Arsenal – Leeds United, FA Cup Prediction

Mikel Arteta may prove to be a great treasure for Arsenal. Hundreds of articles were written about the approach and character of this cool-blooded, smart and influential Spaniard. He seems to have drank as much as possible from the great coaches he has worked with. We mainly refer to Guardiola and Wenger. In just 10 days, Arteta was able to change a lot more for gunners than anyone had imagined. Arsenal can pass much better now. There are dynamics in their game. The defense organization is on a whole other level, which is something we didn’t believe a few weeks ago that we would write in an Arsenal analysis at least 1-2 years in advance. Of course, the project here is long-term. There will be recessions again, but there will also be some positives. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that Arsenal players are now showing in words and actions that they are ready and that they want to play for this club and for Arteta. The Spaniard united everyone.

Leeds made an important draw with West Brom and thus retains 1st place in the Championship because of his better goal difference than WBA. The 2 teams are far ahead in the standings and although they only have 1 win in their last 5 games, the difference with the 3rd Brentford is 9 points. Leeds love to play for the cup. They faced Arsenal last in 2012 again in the 3rd round for the FA Cup and then the Gunners legend, Thierry Henry, scored in the 78th minute on his return to Arsenal to give them a 1-0 victory.

 Expert view : The Arsenal odds dropped dramatically. Arteta tactically changed Arsenal’s approach. The gunners are now much better in the first half in their matches because the intense style of play they are trying to practice cannot be practiced when they are tired in the second half. One of the reasons they lost to Chelsea was that they were less physically prepared in the last 20 minutes or so. Such signs were also seen against United. We think it is logical in such a case to see a goal in the first half for Arsenal. The match is also at Emirates. Prediction – Arsenal to score in the 1st half at 1.55.

Arsenal have scored goals in the 1st half in their last 2 games