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Leicester v Arsenal: match preview

Leicester v Arsenal
Leicester v Arsenal: probable starters in bold, contenders in light. Illustration: Guardian

The contrast between these clubs goes way beyond a six-point gap in the table. Arsenal are close to disarray, with a woeful away record, a dispute over the captaincy and doubts about the future of Unai Emery. At Leicester, harmony reigns and Brendan Rodgers is bringing the best out of an exciting young team. Rodgers says it is far too early to talk about a top-four finish but a win would increase those prospects and pile pressure on Emery. Paul Doyle

Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue King Power Stadium

Last season Leicester 3 Arsenal 0

Referee Chris Kavanagh

This season G8 Y31 R0 3.88 cards/game

Odds H 11-10 A 5-2 D 11-4

LEICESTER

Subs from Ward, Jakupovic, Fuchs, Morgan, Albrighton, Praet, Gray, Iheanacho, Amartey, Choudhury, Mendy, Benkovic

Doubtful None

Injured James (achilles, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y11 R0

Form WWLWWW

Leading scorer Vardy 10

ARSENAL

Subs from Martínez, Macey, Maitland-Niles Holding, Mustafi, Chambers, Mavropanos, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Pépé, Nelson, Saka, John-Jules, Medley, Burton

Doubtful None

Injured Ceballos (hamstring, 23 Nov)

Suspended None

Discipline Y26 R1

Form WDWLDD

Leading scorer Aubameyang 8

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