Arsenal will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League when they host Leeds United on Saturday.
After the international break, the clash against Leeds will be Arsenal 's first game in 11 days, with their last result an impressive 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace. A win on Saturday would make it seven wins on the bounce in the league for the Gunners, and with Manchester City facing Liverpool in the early kick-off, Arsenal may end the weekend with an even bigger lead at the top of the table.
After their elimination from the Europa League, the Premier League is the only competition Arsenal remain in, which gives his side an advantage over City who have a congested schedule ahead. William Saliba remains out for the Gunners, meaning Rob Holding looks set to keep his place alongside Gabriel in defence.
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So, could Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday? We simulated the game to find out.
We simulated Arsenal vs Crystal Palace to get a score prediction
To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Arsenal could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Odegaard, Xhaka; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
We predict that Leeds could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Firpo; Roca, McKennie; Summerville, Aaronson, Harrison; Bamford.
Arsenal were dominant in the opening stages at the Emirates, with the Gunners' front three causing all sorts of problems for the Leeds backline. A standout in that attack was Leandro Trossard, and the Belgian fired home just before half-time to make it 1-0.
Bukayo Saka clipped a cross into the feet of Trossard just outside the box, and the forward's volley was blocked by Robin Koch, but fortunately fell back to the feet of the Belgian. Trossard pushed the ball past the defender before rifling his shot into the roof of the net, leaving the 'keeper with no chance.
Both Saka and Gabriel Martinelli tested the 'keeper early in the second half before Rob Holding rattled the crossbar from a corner, with Arteta's side in full control against the visitors. The second goal was imminent, and it came in the 67th minute, with Trossard doubling his tally for the afternoon.
Saka eased past his marker before finding Trossard at the near post, and as the forward tried to fire across goal, a deflection took his strike into the opposite corner to make it 2-0. Leeds managed to pull a goal back in scrappy fashion in the 91st minute as Jack Harrison poked home from two yards out, but it was only a consolation as Arsenal won the game.
FIFA 23 predicted final score: Arsenal 2-1 Leeds
FIFA 23 predicts that Arsenal could continue their winning run in the Premier League, beating Leeds United 2-1. Despite a late Leeds goal, it was pretty comfortable for the Gunners, with Trossard producing another fantastic performance.
What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments!
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