Champions in for more trouble against Gunners

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The Premier League’s top two from last season meet after defeats on the opening weekend but it is Arsenal who look more likely than champions Leicester to kickstart their campaign with a victory at the King Power Stadium.

Losing their first game is nothing new for Arsene Wenger’s side – they were stunned at home by West Ham last season and Aston Villa in 2013, but responded with road victories at Fulham and Crystal Palace – and Arsenal can bounce back from last week’s disappointing 4-3 loss to Liverpool.

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Mark LangdonRacing Post Sport

Published on 19 August 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 17:55, 19 August 2016

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