Arteta may reshuffle Arsenal attack as Tzolis and Havertz miss Leeds clash
October 4, 2026 21:01
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks likely to make two attacking changes for the Premier League meeting with Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium after injuries picked up during the recent international break.
KEY CONTEXT
Christos Tzolis sustained a hamstring injury while playing for Greece and is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks. Kai Havertz also picked up a hamstring issue with Germany and is expected to miss the upcoming clash with Leeds. In their absence, Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres are the front-runners to come into Arteta’s attack.
WHY IT MATTERS
The potential changes come as Arsenal aim to bounce back from a heavy defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break. After five Premier League matches this season, Arsenal sit three points behind leaders Manchester City, making the return fixture against Leeds an immediate opportunity to regain momentum.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Arteta will decide his attacking selection for the Emirates match next weekend, with Eze and Gyokeres reportedly leading the options to replace Tzolis and Havertz.