Premier League preview and odds: Arsenal vs Leicester City

Published on: 12/02/2016

Premier League preview and odds: Arsenal vs Leicester City

February 14, 2016 12:00pm - The Emirates Stadium

Premier League

Two of the top three teams in the Barclays Premier League will go head-to-head on Sunday lunchtime as third-ranked Arsenal welcome pace-setters Leicester City to the Emirates Stadium.

Big chance for Gunners to get back in the race

Arsenal can get their title challenge back on track by beating the league leaders this weekend. After a run of four games without a win, the North Londoners got back to winning ways last week with a 2-0 away win at AFC Bournemouth.

The Gunners have been in pole position a few times this season but have failed to capitalise on their advantage - prompting accusations that they do not have a title-winning mentality. Arsene Wenger and his men will be keen to prove their doubters wrong by putting themselves back in the hunt on Sunday.

Leicester still in pole position

After 25 games in which they have continued to surpass everyone`s expectations, Leicester City are now well and truly in the Premier League title conversation. Whatever happens, Claudio Ranieri`s men will rightfully receive praise for their achievements this season.

They come into this game on the back of an amazing 3-1 win away to title favourites Manchester City. Prior to that, they put Liverpool to the sword on home soil (2-0). Away from home, they have only been beaten once since April, when they fell to a single goal at Anfield on Boxing Day.

Team news

The home side will be without the injured trio of Tomas Rosicky, Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere. Meanwhile, the visitors will be without Matt James and Jeff Schlupp for the trip south.

Recent form (League)

Arsenal: WDLDD

Leicester City: WWWDW

Betting odds and tips

The home side have failed to score in their last two home games, having drawn 0-0 against Southampton and lost 0-1 to Chelsea. Meanwhile Leicester have won six of their last eight away games, and lost just one of their last 16 on the road.

The Leicester/draw Double Chance at 23/20 with BetVictor.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 12/02/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (12/02/2016 14:50:26) but are subject to change.