Arsenal are favourites to bounce back from last week's draw with Everton by winning away at newly-promoted Leicester City on Sunday. Arsène Wenger's side are so far unbeaten this season, though relied on two goals in the final 10 minutes to salvage a point against the Toffees. Leicester,m meanwhile, are yet to win since their return to the top flight, though good showings in tough games against Everton and Chelsea give them reason for optimism, and perhaps the confidence to upset the Gunners.
Leicester City vs. Arsenal: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Newly-promoted Leicester City host Arsenal on Sunday.
Key player - Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal)
The injury likely to rule Olivier Giroud out until next year has left Arsenal short on genuine centre-forwards. With Yaya Sanogo not looking ready for a regular starting spot, the Gunners will look to winger Alexis Sánchez to shift into an unfamiliar central role and provide a greater goalscoring threat. If their Champions League performance against Beşiktaş in midweek was anything to go by, the Chilean should cope just fine. Watch out, Leicester centre-backs.
Key matchup - Riyad Mahrez vs. Nacho Monreal
If there's one Leicester City player who has really caught the eye since their return to the top flight, it's Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez. His pace and trickery will ensure he causes Nacho Monreal all manner of problems on Sunday, with Arsenal's first-choice left-back, Kieran Gibbs, sidelined through injury.
Leicester City injuries and suspensions
Out: Matt Upson (ankle). In doubt: Danny Drinkwater (hamstring), Matty James (shin), Jamie Vardy (thigh).
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: Olivier Giroud, Mikel Arteta (ankle), Kieran Gibbs (hamstring), Theo Walcott (knee). In doubt: David Ospina (thigh), Serge Gnabry (knee).
Leicester will be without veteran defender Matt Upson, and are waiting on the fitness of three others. Arsenal’s injury list is still long, with Mikel Arteta and Theo Walcott sidelined alongside Giroud and Gibbs, and David Ospina and Serge Gnabry in doubt.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 4 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET
Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S.), Sportsnet World (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), Deportes Telemundo En Vivo (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet World now (Canada), Sky Go (U.K.)
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