Arsenal are looking to win consecutive matches for the first time since October when they host Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round on Monday night.
The Gunners beat Manchester United 2-0 on New Year’s Day – only their second victory in 16 games in all competitions – but will face a tough test from Marcelo Bielsa’s promotion candidates.
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Arsenal were knocked out at this stage two years ago when they went down 4-2 at Nottingham Forest but bet365 make them 2/5 (1.40) to reach the fourth round this time around.
Leeds have won just one of their last five FA Cup fixtures and are 11/2 (6.50) to stun their Premier League opponents, having been beaten by the Gunners in both the 2010-11 and 2011-12 competitions.
These sides actually drew 1-1 at the Emirates Stadium in the third round some nine years ago, and another stalemate can be backed at 17/4 (5.25).
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Gabriel Martinelli should lead the line for Mikel Arteta’s men having shaken off an injury while the likes of Bukayo Saka and Reiss Nelson should start, too.
Bielsa appeared to suggest he would field a relatively strong side at the Emirates with Patrick Bamford, Jack Harrison and Kalvin Phillips all set to start. Youngsters Illan Meslier and Robbie Gotts will make their debuts.
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Victory over Man United moved the Gunners into the top half of the Premier League table and just four points behind fifth, but Arteta will surely be targeting a cup run to restore some good feeling.
Since Arsene Wenger guided Arsenal to three cup wins in his last four seasons, the club have not gone past the fourth round and with Champions League qualification seemingly out of the equation, a run to Wembley would surely be welcomed.
Whilst Leeds will certainly be prioritising promotion to the Premier League considering they are nine points clear of third, they are unlikely to fold and will put up a fight against a team that has shipped 31 goals in their last 18 games.
Arsenal vs Leeds United Tips and Predictions
With that in mind, Arsenal to win and both teams to score could offer excellent value at 7/4 (2.75) with bet365.
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Arsenal to win and both teams to score at 7/4 (2.75) for a 1pt stake at bet365
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