There were a few absentees from Mikel Arteta’s squad as Arsenal took part in an open training session ahead of Saturday’s game against Leeds United.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty ImagesArsenal held

Leeds United started life back in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at Elland Road on Monday night, and they take on Arsenal next at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Leeds will be facing one of their fiercest oppositions this season this weekend given how impressive the Gunners have been in the last three seasons.

The narrow front three behind Joel Piroe or Mateo Joseph allowed Leeds to attack multiple vertical channels, with the full-backs, Jayden Bogle and Junior Firpo, who has since left, supporting them, as seen in the below example from October’s 2-0 victory against Sheffield United.

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David Moyes was left ‘disgusted’ after what Everton did vs Leeds in the 42nd minute. Leeds started the game very well against Everton. You could see that the hosts were really

Taking to social media platform X on Wednesday, The Athletic reporter David Ornstein wrote: “Arsenal forward Kai Havertz set for spell out with knee injury. Assessments on 26yo Germany int’l at early stage so prognosis + duration unclear but #AFC actively exploring transfer market for signing to strengthen attack & provide cover.”

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Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has insisted he’s not interested in speculation linking him with a return to PSV Eindhoven this summer. Voetbal International have an interview with the Leeds striker today in which he bats away any questions about his future and a potential departure from Elland Road.