Game Week 6 Predictions: Arsenal to beat Leicester City at the Emirates

Arsenal hosts Leicester City at the Emirates, aiming for victory as the Foxes seek their first win. Can Vardy shine against the Gunners?

Arsenal will hope to build on their great performance at the Etihad last weekend when the Foxes visit the Emirates on Saturday, can Leicester challenge the Gunners? (Photo credit: Opta)

 Arsenal vs. Leicester City

Emirates Stadium

3:00pm

Arsenal proved they can grind out results in any situation. When they went to the Etihad and were reduced to ten men, they played an entire half at the home of the champions, and it took a last gasp goal to deny them maximum points.

Pundits and analysts have weighed in on how the Gunners fared in the game, but it is worthy of note that the last time Arsenal went to the Etihad and got a red card, they lost 5-0. It was wonderful to see that they learnt from their past mistakes.

Leicester City is yet to record a win on their return to top-flight football; they were inches away from winning one against Crystal Palace two weeks ago, but a debatable VAR decision handed the Eagles a lifeline in the game.

The Foxes are no strangers to Arsenal; they understand that they won't see much of the ball, but they must be brave if they want a result from this one. They are certain that Arsenal won't defend like they did last weekend; they will go all out for this one.

There are niggles and knocks in the Arsenal squad; goalkeeper David Raya is reportedly unavailable after injuring himself against Manchester City; on-loan Bournemouth keeper Neto is expected to fill in for the Spaniard at least for the weekend.

For this fixture, Jurien Timber and Ricardo Calafiori are available, Ben White will undergo an assessment before kickoff, and everyone else should be available after missing the midweek match against Bolton. Expect to see more of Raheem Sterling on Saturday.

Leicester will once again hope Jamie Vardy rolls back the years against Arsenal. The former England striker has scored numerous goals against Arsenal in the past, and he hopes to do so again; however, he won't be alone in the pack on Saturday.

Former Juventus midfielders Steve Mavdidi and Jordan Ayew will flank Vardy, and it’s intriguing to see two former Tottenham lads in midfield—Oliver Skipp and Harry Winks. The two will enjoy whistles from the fans for their allegiances with neighboring Spurs.

Bukayo Saka will hope to inspire the Gunners again on Saturday; he has assisted in every game he has played in the league so far this season. Kai Havertz and the returning Trossard have also weighed in with goals this season; Leicester will suffer at the Emirates.

Verdict: Arsenal to win.