Arsenal XI vs Leeds: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-09 · by Matt Verri

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, provided an update on the team's fitness ahead of their Premier League match against Leeds United. While Kai Havertz remains a doubt due to injury, Ben White has recovered from a groin issue and is available for selection. Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie, who had not played since August and the start of the season respectively, are also in contention. Additionally, Declan Rice may be fit after withdrawing from the England squad during the international break due to recent fatigue following the World Cup. The match is set for 12:30pm BST on Saturday, October 10, at the Emirates Stadium, with Arteta managing players' fitness cautiously given their workload over the past three years.

Written for “Arsenal Injury Updates” on 2026-10-09, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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“The articles discuss Arsenal's lineup considerations for their match against Leeds but focus on different aspects and players, suggesting they are not reporting on the exact same occurrence.”

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Who wrote this

Matt Verri
64 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Guimaraes struggled in Arsenal's last match against Brighton, but Arteta could opt to give that midfield pairing another go.
🔮 However, Arteta dismissed the suggestion that he could find himself in a similar position at the end of this contract.
🔮 He returned to the club a fortnight ago for further assessment and while he has avoided a significant injury, the match against Leeds could come too soon.
🔮 For once, it might be a case of less is more for Rice, managing him carefully now to get the benefits later in the season.
🔮 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
🔮 As it stands, it looks likely that Gyokeres will lead the line when Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday, an opponent he scored three times against last season.
🔮 Mikel Arteta can follow in Sir Alex Ferguson's footsteps with Arsenal dynasty now the aim Mikel Arteta has delivered on his “five-phase plan”, but a huge new contract brings even bigger targets to tick off Questions on the opposition will be met with praise.
🔮 The Spaniard's previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season, though he and the club have been relaxed about the situation.
2026-10-07 · assertive framing · Arsenal announce new Mikel Arteta contract extension
🔮 The upcoming run of fixtures will be a test of the attacking depth and determine how much added scrutiny the club's summer business gets put under. These matches might also influence just how important the January window becomes.
🔮 Suwarso did not deny that and made it clear that Fabregas, who is also a Como minority shareholder, will be allowed to take the next step in his career whenever he decides.
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Topics

Arsenal Brighton Gunners Leeds the World Cup

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Arsenal ORG · 3× Rice PERSON · 2× Ben White PERSON · 1× Bruno Guimaraes PERSON · 1× Cristhian Mosquera PERSON · 1× Guimaraes PERSON · 1× Gunners ORG · 1× Leeds ORG · 1× Myles Lewis-Skelly PERSON · 1× Piero Hincapie PERSON · 1×

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"Yeah, we have to manage him because he's been with a few issues since he came back from the World Cup, and we know the amount of games that he's played in the last three years.
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🔮 Guimaraes struggled in Arsenal's last match against Brighton, but Arteta could opt to give that midfield pairing another go.

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Neither were seen in footage of Arsenal's training session on Thursday and both are doubts for Leeds' visit on Saturday lunchtime. asserted
both → see → lunchtime
"Yeah, we have to manage him because he's been with a few issues since he came back from the World Cup, and we know the amount of games that he's played in the last three years. asserted
he → have → years
"So, yes, it was a sensible thing to do, and hopefully tomorrow he's available and some others that as well are in doubt." asserted
that → do → doubt
Guimaraes struggled in Arsenal's last match against Brighton, but Arteta could opt to give that midfield pairing another go. uncertain
Arteta → struggle → go
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