Clues for Javi Gracia’s thought process going into Leeds United’s trip to Arsenal can possibly be found in their last trip to the capital. While Chelsea are experiencing nothing like the domestic success of the Gunners this season, the dots can be joined on the Whites going away from home to an expensively-assembled quota of stars.
In short, Leeds are big underdogs and, like the Blues, Arsenal are expected to put United under sustained pressure on Saturday. Gracia did not deviate from the 4-2-3-1 at Stamford Bridge we have seen in all of his league games, so the same looks likely at Emirates Stadium.
The Spaniard is also likely to be loyal to those who saw off Wolverhampton Wanderers in their last game. At least as far as he can be around injuries.
