E271: "Leeds (H)" - Unbeaten Opponents, The Eze Question & Myles' Midfield Place (Match Preview)

Arsenal return from the international break looking to respond to defeat at Brighton, but an unbeaten Leeds United side arrives at the Emirates with every intention of making life difficult.

Elliot, Justin and Gavin assess the challenge facing Mikel Arteta's side. Has Brighton provided a blueprint for troubling Arsenal, or will Leeds pose a completely different tactical problem? The conversation turns to team selection, with Myles Lewis-Skelly's place in midfield, the choice between Viktor Gyökeres and Mikel Merino, and how Arsenal can get the best out of Eberechi Eze all under discussion.

Elsewhere, Liverpool's meeting with Manchester City provides plenty to talk about, while the regular Six Pack, Prediction Game and Who Am I? return to round out the show.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro
(01:06) - Who Am I?: An Arsenal Legend with a Leeds Connection
(02:14) - Predictions: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
(05:48) - Liverpool vs Man City: Charges, Rivalry & Anfield
(16:31) - Six Pack: Arsenal After International Breaks
(20:03) - Leeds (H): Form, Head-to-Head & Team News
(23:00) - Brighton's Blueprint: Can Leeds Expose Arsenal?
(27:16) - Gyökeres vs Merino: Who Starts Up Front?
(28:44) - Myles Lewis-Skelly vs Bruno Guimarães: The Midfield Decision
(32:09) - Eberechi Eze: Form, Criticism & Arsenal's Left Side
(36:30) - Can Arsenal Adapt Their System to Eze?
(39:42) - Arsenal's Defensive Options: Timber, White, Konsa & Mosquera
(43:26) - Arsenal vs Leeds: Expectations & Final Thoughts
(44:08) - Who Am I?: The Reveal