Leeds United are fifth in the Premier League and unbeaten after five games, and they visit second-placed Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime.
They are seeking a first win over Arsenal since May 2003. Leeds lost both league meetings with Arsenal last season, 4-0 at Elland Road and 5-0 at the Emirates, without scoring.
Leeds United team news
Joe Rodon (hamstring) remains out and faces a battle to be back before the end of October, while Mateo Joseph (ACL) is a long-term absentee. Dan James is also out with a back injury, which Farke confirmed on Thursday after the winger returned from Wales duty. Harry Wilson (thigh) and Jean-Matteo Bahoya (ankle) are doubts. Farke said Wilson has been in team training since Tuesday and has a chance of being available, while Bahoya, hurt with France’s Under-21s, was out on the pitch with the squad for the first time on Thursday and also has a chance. Wilson could return to the starting XI if he is passed fit.
Leeds have no suspensions. Farke is expected to name the side that drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace, with James Trafford in goal behind Justin, Muharemović and Elvedi, and Bogle, Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach and Gudmundsson across midfield. Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are expected to lead the line. Calvert-Lewin has scored three times this season but not in his last nine games against Arsenal, and he played only 15 minutes across England’s four Nations League games.
Leeds United predicted lineup
Leeds United possible starting XI: Trafford; Justin, Muharemović, Elvedi; Bogle, Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach, Gudmundsson; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 12:30 BST on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
How to watch Arsenal vs Leeds United?
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK.
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