The Premier League will resume over the next few weeks in what has been a very long break from club football. Leeds United will be back in league action against Arsenal.
The title holders went into the break in the worst possible way, with a shocking 3-0 loss to Brighton.
Mikel Arteta’s side entered the break on a sour note and will no doubt be looking forward to the league’s return. Leeds had mixed feelings following a draw against Crystal Palace in their last game.
Fans would be frustrated that the team could not get a result.
Daniel Farke’s men created enough chances to get something from the game, but nothing seemed to go their way.
Early injury news ahead of Leeds United vs Arsenal game
Harry Wilson
Credit: Imago
Leeds United will be visiting the Emirates, where they lost by five goals the last time out.
Arsenal actually did the double over Daniel Farke’s team last season, winning both league games convincingly.
With over a week to go before the two teams meet, both sides have some fresh injury concerns. Four players are definitely out of the upcoming game; Mateo Joseph, Joe Rodon, William Saliba and Ben White.
Joseph is in recovery from his ACL injury, and Rodon is expected to be out for a few more weeks after his hamstring injury.
Saliba remains out with a back problem, while Ben White is not expected to be ready for the game between the two sides.
This international break also gave some players and clubs the opportunity to give players who were not selected, some much needed rest or training time to improve.
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While some have very slim chances of being available in the next few weeks, there is some positive news for both managers.
For Arsenal, Mikel Arteta could welcome Declan Rice and Mosquera back into the team. Rice withdrew from international duty to recover from a thigh injury, while Mosquera recently picked up a knock.
Kai Havertz is also expected to be assessed before the Leeds game after withdrawing from international duty following a thigh injury.
Daniel Farke could also have Harry Wilson return right after the international break. The Welsh international had a quad injury and missed the Crystal Palace game.
He withdrew from international duty and is expected to have a chance to feature at the Emirates stadium.
