Brief

Arsenal and Leeds face injury doubts ahead of Premier League clash

Both clubs list key absences and fitness concerns as they prepare for the first game after the autumn international break.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:58:21 GMT

The Premier League resumes with Arsenal hosting Leeds United after a three‑week international break, and both sides have injury lists that could shape the line‑ups.

What happened

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba (back) and Christos Tzolis (hamstring) will miss the match. Kai Havertz (hamstring) and Ezri Konsa (dead leg) remain doubtful, while manager Mikel Arteta hopes Declan Rice will be available after withdrawing from England duty.

What the reports add

Standard.co.uk notes that Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman have all been passed fit. Leeds boss Daniel Farke says James Trafford and Dominic Calvert‑Lewin are fit, but Daniel James (back), Joe Rodon (thigh) and Mateo Joseph (ACL) are ruled out, with summer signings Jean‑Matteo Bahoya and Harry Wilson in contention.

Key facts

Arsenal will be without William Saliba and Christos Tzolis (standard.co.uk)
Leeds will miss Daniel James, Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph (standard.co.uk)
Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman are fit for Arsenal (standard.co.uk)
James Trafford and Dominic Calvert‑Lewin are fit for Leeds (standard.co.uk)