Arsenal return to Premier League action this afternoon, hosting Leeds at the Emirates. The match is Mikel Arteta’s first since signing a new four-year contract to stay on as the club’s manager.
Arteta’s new deal and injury concerns
The new deal rewards Arteta for his title-winning heroics last season and will make him one of the best-paid managers in the Premier League. It will also take his tenure with the Gunners beyond a decade.
The international break has been frustrating for Arsenal, who have been hit with a handful of new injuries as wide swathes of the squad spent time representing their nations. It may seem a distant memory now, but Arsenal were beaten 3-0 away at Brighton last time out and will be desperate to get back to winning ways against Daniel Farke’s unbeaten Leeds.
Leeds team news and how to watch
Leeds have injury concerns of their own, with Daniel James and Joe Rodon both due to miss out and playmaker Harry Wilson a doubt to make the trip south.
In the UK, Arsenal vs Leeds will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 11am BST ahead of a 12.30pm kick-off. TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website. Standard Sport’s live blog will follow all the action on matchday, with expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
