Arsenal will attempt to remain at the top of the Premier League standings when they take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Manchester City, who are two points behind the Gunners, will face Bournemouth away this evening and could overtake Arsenal if they drop points. The north Londoners must be cautious of the Foxes, who have been in good form lately, having scored four goals in their last two matches. Mikel Arteta’s side have not kept a clean sheet in their last six outings, so they may need to rely on their attacking power to get a result. Gabriel Martinelli should be given the chance to shine, as he was impressive in the reverse fixture between the two teams earlier this season, scoring one goal and setting up the other two. The Brazilian ranks among the top 5% of attacking midfielders for touches in the attacking box and top 18% for progressive carries per 90 among Europe’s five main leagues, so Leicester City will have their hands full trying to contain him.
Arsenal are aiming to retain top spot in the Premier League when they take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium this evening. With Manchester City hot on their tails – just two points behind – Arsenal need to be aware of the threat posed by the Foxes, who have been in impressive form recently, scoring four goals in their last two matches.
Manager Mikel Arteta will be hoping to keep the momentum going, despite slipping up in their last six games, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet. Arteta will no doubt be depending on their attacking power to help them get a result tonight, with young Brazilian star Gabriel Martinelli set to start. Martinelli starred in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, scoring one goal and setting up the other two, and he has proven he can make an impact in the attacking box; he ranks among the top 5% of attacking midfielders for touches in the box and top 18% for progressive carries per 90 in Europe’s five main leagues.
Leicester City will have to be on their guard to contain Martinelli, who could be the difference between the two sides this evening. With a win, Arsenal will remain on top of the standings. However, if Manchester City win away at Bournemouth, Arsenal’s reign could be over.
