English Premier League next match
Posted By: Shraddha Roy | July 16, 2017English Premier League next match consists the full details of participating teams, results of their last two encounters, the recent performance of both teams, key players of the next match, all-time records between the two teams and the detailed prediction of the next match.
The thing we were waiting for eagerly is here. The first match of Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Leicester City is almost here and the whole world is talking about it. With discussions about fixtures, odds and bets flying high, palpable tension in the air and the adrenaline rush about to be pumped in, EPL is all set to enterprise the big spectacle. Here are the details of the English Premier League next match.
English Premier League next match
On the very first day of this season’s Premier League, several big teams will come face-to-face to prove their legacy. The schedule is as follows. Friday, 11 August 2017 – 7.45 pm Arsenal v Leicester City. Saturday, 12 August 2017 – 12.30 pm Watford v Liverpool, Chelsea v Burnley, Crystal Palace v Huddersfield Town, Everton v Stoke City, Southampton v Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion v AFC Bournemouth. 5.30 pm Brighton v Manchester City
Arsenal Vs. Leicester City
Arsenal and Leicester city both are amazing teams with a lot of fan following. Both hold a lot of expectations and hopes. Whenever these two teams come face to face, each one of them give a tough game. Despite giving 100% of their effort, once in a while these teams disappoint. The last season for both these teams were very good but Arsenal managed to bag the 5th position in the EPL. Even though 2015-16 Premier League Champion Leicester city got the 12th position last year, it has every potential to be among top 10 this year.
Results of the teams in the last two encounters
27th Apr – Arsenal 1- 0 Leicester City – The first encounter between the two teams in the previous season had been full of tense moments but ultimately Arsenal had the last smile as they enjoyed 1-0 victory over their rivals.
20th August – Leicester City 0-0 Arsenal – Leicester City didn’t consider backing off as an option as they held Arsenal to a well fought 0-0 draw score sheet.
Positions
Arsenal 2016-17 – 5th in premier league and Leicester City 2016-17 – 12th in premier league
Upcoming match prediction
Arsenal has had quite an amusing run so far as their last 5 outings include convincing 5 wins altogether. Whereas Leicester city also didn’t disappoint their fans with 2 wins and a draw, also a rather humiliating 6-1 defeat by Tottenham; although judging by the considerably stronger side and home support, Arsenal looks to be on the probable team to bet on.
Recent overall performance of Arsenal
Standing at the 5th position of the premier league table, Arsenal can only go upwards. Their performance in the previous season was not only good but was a very interesting turnout. The runner up for the best goalscorer award went to this club’s Alexis Sanchez for 24 goals. This year should not be any different with a lightening line up of amazing players. We hope to see this club among top 3 in this 26th edition of EPL.
Key players of Arsenal and most amount of goals
Obviously, one of the Premier League’s best players last season Alexis Sanchez’s name has to be mentioned here as he has given quite a marvellous performance with 24 total goals in the season. The expectations are more from him in the upcoming one. The total tally of the goals scored by Arsenal in the previous season has been given below.
Rank | Position | Name | Premier League |
1 | FW | Alexis Sánchez | 24 |
2 | FW | Theo Walcott | 10 |
3 | FW | Olivier Giroud | 12 |
4 | MF | Mesut Özil | 8 |
5 | FW | Lucas Pérez | 1 |
6 | MF | Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 2 |
7 | FW | Alex Iwobi | 3 |
MF | Aaron Ramsey | 1 | |
FW | Danny Welbeck | 2 | |
MF | Granit Xhaka | 2 | |
11 | MF | Santi Cazorla | 2 |
DF | Laurent Koscielny | 2 | |
DF | Shkodran Mustafi | 2 | |
14 | DF | Héctor Bellerín | 1 |
DF | Calum Chambers | 1 | |
DF | Nacho Monreal | 0 | |
Own goals | 4 | ||
Total | 77 |
Recent overall performance of Leicester city
Despite Jamie Vardy being an amazing spirit and presenting us with 13 beautiful goals, the team only managed to bag the 12th position in EPL. Now only time can tell if they enter in top 10 clubs or stay outside it. With the lineup they have, it should not be very hard to get better results in English premier league next match.
Key players of Leicester and most amount of goals
Jamie Vardy scored 13 goals for this team and the second best amount of goals were 6, from Riyad Mahrez. Other team members were also a crucial addition to their wins.
Rnk | Pos | Name | Premier League |
1 | FW | Jamie Vardy | 13 |
2 | MF | Riyad Mahrez | 6 |
3 | FW | Islam Slimani | 7 |
4 | FW | Shinji Okazaki | 3 |
5 | FW | Ahmed Musa | 2 |
MF | Marc Albrighton | 2 | |
7 | DF | Wes Morgan | 1 |
MF | Wilfred Ndidi | 2 | |
9 | |||
DF | Christian Fuchs | 2 | |
DF | Robert Huth | 2 | |
MF | Demarai Gray | 1 | |
MF | Andy King | 1 | |
13 | |||
FW | Leonardo Ulloa | 1 | |
MF | Daniel Amartey | 1 | |
MF | Danny Drinkwater | 1 | |
DF | Ben Chilwell | 1 |
Overall Best Performers of the next game
With an enviable striking force that includes the likes of Sanchez, Giroud or Walcott, Arsenal certainly have the better edge in this English Premier League next match. Also the focus would be on Chamberlain and Aaron Ramsey. Players who are expected to shine from 2015-16 Premier League winner Leicester City have names like Jamie Vardy, Ahmed Musa; backed up by an equally efficient defense line.
All time overall stats of Arsenal v Leicester City
As evident, the winning percentage of Arsenal is better than Leicester City. Even if by a fraction, but Arsenal has always had the upper hand of being the best among the two. With time, the stats may change but right now, Arsenal is living its best time which Leicester city still has a lot to learn and improvise to get to the top. This English Premier League next match is going to be superb.
Arsenal (63) | Leicester City (63) | |||||
Results | Total | % | Results | Total | % | |
Arsenal | 38 | 23.94 | Leicester City | 21 | 13.23 | |
Leicester City | 6 | 3.78 | Arsenal | 18 | 11.34 | |
Draws | 19 | 11.97 | Draws | 24 | 15.12 | |
Goals | Total | Av.pg | Goals | Total | Av.pg | |
Arsenal | 146 | 2.32 | Leicester City | 100 | 1.59 | |
Leicester City | 60 | 0.95 | Arsenal | 99 | 1.57 |
Overall records between the two teams
Records | |||||
Highest Aggregate | 9 | Leicester City | 2 – 7 | Arsenal | 1930/1931 |
Highest Arsenal score: | 8 | Arsenal | 8 – 0 | Leicester City | 1934/1935 |
Highest Leicester City score: | 4 | Leicester City | 4 – 4 | Arsenal | 1961/1962 |
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