Gilberto Silva has predicted on Twitter that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will win 2-1 against Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League this afternoon, adding that Gabriel Martinelli will score.
Arsenal will take on Leicester in North London in their second Premier League game of the season today.
Gunners legend Silva has backed Mikel Arteta’s side to pick up all three points from the encounter courtesy of a 2-1 win.
The Brazilian believes that his compatriots Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus will score the goals for Arsenal.
Arsenal manager Arteta has included Brazil international striker Jesus in his starting lineup against Leicester.
Fellow Brazilian Martinelli – who cost Arsenal £6 million in transfer fees in 2019 (Goal) – is also starting for the North London club this afternoon.
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus backed to score for Arsenal v Leicester
The Gunners are favourites v the Foxes
In our opinion, Arsenal will head into the Premier League game against Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in North London this afternoon as favourites.
The Gunners were superb in their opening game of the season, and they have a better team than the Foxes.
Moreover, Arsenal will have home advantage against Leicester, and that will be a big factor.
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