Seeking an immediate Premier League response when they make their return on Saturday lunchtime, Arsenal will welcome Leeds to the Emirates.With the rest of England’s elite set to make their respective returns this weekend, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.Verdict: Arsenal winBest Odds: 2/5Bookmaker: 1xBetArsenalStarting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have officially got the defence of their Premier League crown underway in a dominant fashion, the Gunners mark their return on Saturday lunchtime seeking an immediate response. Last seen heading into September’s international break with an infamous 3-0 drumming away at Brighton, Mikel Arteta’s superstar squad will be looking to prove that their south coast nightmare was nothing more than a minor blip. Nevertheless, widely regarded as the standout contender to defend their domestic title this season, Arsenal will be excited to make a return to north London here. In fact, Arteta’s side have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since way back on April 11th. Storming their way to a dominant 5-0 victory when they last welcomed Leeds to the Emirates for a Premier League showdown back in August 2025, the Gunners will be dreaming of a repeat performance this weekend.Arsenal Team NewsYet to make a single Premier League appearance so far this season, defensive talisman William Saliba remains on the sidelines with an extended back issue. Both forced to withdraw from their respective international call-ups over the past fortnight due to respective hamstring injuries, both Kai Havertz and new recruit Christos Tzolis will miss out here.Completing a dramatic late summer switch to north London, England international Ezri Konsa should be avaliable to start at the heart of Arteta’s defence. Finding the net in each of his four Nations League appearances during September’s extended international break, Swedish marksman Viktor Gyokeres will be hoping to make a maiden Premier League start.LeedsAs for the visitors, signing off last season in the midst of a real flurry, Leeds appear to have carried on from where they left off prior to the summer interval. Gaining plenty of plaudits from across England’s elite, some around Elland Road could be dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge this year. With the mood in Daniel Farke’s camp at a red-hot high, the Lilywhites are unbeaten in each of their opening five Premier League appearances (two wins, three draws). Laying down a real marker on September 14th as they stormed their way to a dominant 4-1 victory at home against Newcastle, the former Norwich boss should be excited by a trip to the defending champions on Saturday lunchtime. Despite facing what will certainly be a monumental challenge in north London, Leeds will be confident of causing some real headaches this weekend.Leeds Team NewsSuffering from a reported quadricep injury prior to September’s international break and forced to miss out on joining up with Wales, summer recruit Harry Wilson remains a doubt this weekend. However, despite suffering his own knock while away with Craig Bellamy’s squad, Daniel James is expected to be available.Still waiting to make a maiden Premier League appearance this season, Spanish starlet Mateo Joseph remains on the sidelines with a knee injury. Featuring for England at Wembley on Tuesday night, leading marksman Dominic Calvert-Lewin will spearhead Farke’s charge at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime.Arsenal vs Leeds Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Arsenal and Leeds last met for a Premier League showdown back in January, the Gunners stormed their way to a dominant 4-0 victory at Elland Road.In fact, Arsenal won their two Premier League battles against Saturday’s guests last season by an aggregate score of 9-0.The reigning Premier League champions have won all of their previous eight consecutive meetings against Leeds across all competitions.Arsenal are unbeaten in all of their last 16 straight showdowns against the Lilywhites (14 wins, two draws).The last three Premier League meetings between Arsenal and Leeds have produced 14 goals at both ends of the pitch.ConclusionHeading into September’s international break with an infamous 3-0 drumming away at Brighton, Arsenal mark their return on Saturday lunchtime seeking an immediate Premier League response. Watching their 100% start to proceedings come to an abrupt end prior to the extended interval, Arteta’s men will certainly be excited by a dominant record against the Lilywhites. Along with winning their two top-flight battles against Leeds last season by an aggregate score of 9-0, they are also unbeaten in all of their previous 16 straight meetings across all competitions.Verdict: Arsenal winBest Odds: 2/5Bookmaker: 1xBetThe post Prediction: Arsenal vs Leeds appeared first on SoccerNews.