Arsenal vs Leeds United: Matchday Timeline and Key Developments – 23 August 2025

Arsenal is set to play at the Emirates Stadium this Saturday. They’ll face newly promoted Leeds United in a Premier League match. Below is the timeline of today’s key developments and matchday information:

08:00 BST

Stadium gates open to season-ticket holders and hospitality guests.

09:15 BST

Leeds United arrive at Emirates Stadium for pre-match training on the pitch.

11:30 BST

Kick-off time confirmation: Arsenal vs Leeds United is set for 16:30 UTC (17:30 BST). Broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League (UK) and NBC/Peacock (US).

12:00 BST

Team lineups are now up: – Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Tierney, Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, White; Ødegaard, Rice; Saka, Martinelli, Gyökeres; Højlund. – Leeds United (4-2-3-1): - Meslier - Ayling - Struijk - Llorente - Ralston - Tanaka - Wober - Gnonto - Aaronson - Okafor - Nmecha

13:00 BST

Pre-match press conference wrap-up: – Mikel Arteta states that Kai Havertz and Jorginho will miss the match due to injuries. – – Daniel Farke says Ethan Ampadu will miss out with a knee problem; Ao Tanaka to start in midfield.

14:30 BST

Last public viewing of warm-ups and tactical drills as both teams depart the pitch.

16:15 BST

Match officials led by referee Stuart Attwell complete on-field inspection.

16:30 BST

Kick-off: Arsenal 0–0 Leeds United.

This fixture pits two teams unbeaten from the opening weekend: Arsenal cruised to a 1–0 victory at Old Trafford, while Leeds edged Everton by the same scoreline. Arsenal have a strong history against Leeds, winning seven of their last eight matches. Meanwhile, Leeds are looking for just their second win at the Emirates in the top flight since 2002–03. The outcome will shape early momentum in the 2025–26 Premier League season.