Leicester City vs Arsenal: Match Preview - 23 Sep 2020

Arsenal will kick off their EFL Cup campaign as Arsenal travel to Leicester to face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Leicester City vs Arsenal KICK OFF TIME?

• This Carabao Cup encounter will take place on Wednesday 23^rd September​-2020.
• It will kick off at 7.45pm (UK time).
• The match will be held at King Power Stadium.

 How To Watch/Read

(Live Commentary & Stream Details)

• Follow the action with our dedicated Live Commentary.
• Highlights of the game will be published shortly after full-time on the Arsenal TV app.

Leicester City Team News

• James Maddison made an appearance in the 2nd half of Leicester's win over Burnley and he's expected to start.
• Kelechi Iheanacho, who will be keen to get the nod, has been involved in 11 goals in 14 EFL Cup appearances for the Leicester City.

Arsenal Team News

• Pablo Mari and Shkodran Mustafi are expected to miss out.
• Nicolas Pépé and Nketiah are both expected to be named in the starting XI.

Head to Head (h2h)

• Arsenal & Leicester City both have scored in three of the recent five clashes.
• Arsenal & Leicester City's previous encounter resulted in a 1-1 draw.

Predicted Starting XI:

Leicester City: Schmeichel; Castagne, Morgan, Soyuncu, Justin; Perez, Mendy, Tielemans, Maddison, Gray; Iheanacho.

Arsenal: Leno; Cedric, Saliba, Luiz, Holding, Kolasinac; Elneny, Guendouzi; Pepe, Nketiah, Saka.