Arsenal vs Leicester City: How to watch, stream, kick-off time, team news

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Leicester City are back in Premier League action this weekend, taking on last season’s runners-up Arsenal.

The Foxes return to league action after limping through the Carabao Cup Third Round midweek – beating Walsall on penalties.

However, Arsenal were more comfortable in their cup tie, as they beat Bolton Wanderers 5-1.

Steve Cooper’s side are still chasing their first league win of the season but having lost all five of their previous meetings against the Gunners, it will be one of their toughest tests of the season.

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Arsenal vs Leicester City kick-off time and date

Leicester will travel to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 28 September. Kick-off is at 3 PM (BST).

• Date: Saturday 28 September 2024
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Kick-off time: 3 PM (BST)

How to watch Arsenal vs Leicester City

UK viewers won’t be able to watch the full game live due to the 3 PM blackout rule imposed across the country.

Highlights are usually available to watch straight after the game on the club’s social media channels, as well as on YouTube and Sky Sports.

Alternatively, BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Radio Five Live will have audio commentary of the game.

Leicester City team news

Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk are still the only two players unavailable for Saturday’s trip.

Cooper made 10 changes for the win against Walsall and will rotate again, this time picking more of his first team.

Bilal El Khannouss may be dropped after he struggled against Everton on his first start for the Foxes, with Facundo Buonanotte the most likely to start in his place.

There will also be plenty of eyes on if Cooper decides to stick with James Justin or opt for Ricardo Pereira.

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Arsenal team news

Mikel Arteta will be without captain Martin Odegaard, who is ruled out with an ankle injury. Goalkeeper David Raya was ruled out midweek but should be fit to return. If not, goalkeeper Neto could make his debut.

Youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly went off injured in the Carabao Cup win and is unlikely to be available.

Other than that, the Gunners are nearly at full strength.

Raheem Sterling could earn his first start after scoring against Bolton and may replace Gabriel Martinelli, who has struggled for form this season.

Predictions

The Foxes have already had a challenging start to the season, but this is easily their most difficult game so far.

Arsenal have been in exceptional form and were seconds away from beating Manchester City last weekend, only to concede in second-half stoppage time.

Leicester have only won at the Emirates Stadium once since 1973 and should they pull off a win, it would be one of their best victories this season.

However, it feels like a very tall order, and it’s hard to look past anything other than an Arsenal win.