Score Prediction Arsenal vs Leeds United (FA Cup)
Arsene Wenger's men have lost just once in 35 FA Cup matches at home, but Leeds brought about that defeat witha 1-0 victory in 1997 and will be hoping for a repeat on Monday.
PROBABLE LINEUPS
ARSENAL:
Almunia, Koscielny, Squillaci, Miquel, Hoyte, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Song, Coquelin, Benayoun, Chamakh, Park
LEEDS UNITED:
Lonergan, Connolly, Lees, O’Dea, White, Townsend, Clayton, Brown, Pugh, McCormack, Becchio
The headlines for Arsenal this week have been dominated by the return of Thierry Henry on a two-month loan, but the Gunners’ legend is unlikely to make the starting XI, with Marouane Chamakh - who is yet to depart for the African Cup of Nations - likely to partner Chu-Young Park in attack. Gervinho is on Afcon duty with Ivory Coast.
The midfield is likely to feature youngsters Francis Coquelin and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, while Yossi Benayoun may also be handed a start after some impressive recent performances.In defence, Thomas Vermaelen (calf) and Bacary Sagna (ankle) join Andre Santos (ankle), Carl Jenkinson (back) and Kieran Gibbs (groin) on the sidelines, while Johan Djourou is suspended.
Leeds United were rocked by news on Tuesday that centre-back Patrick Kisnorbo will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The visitors are also without in-form midfielder Robert Snodgrass and club captain Jonny Howson. (goal)
Odds: 0 : 13/4
Recommended: Arsenal
Score Prediction: 3-1
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