Arsenal versus Leicester City preview: 5 key points to watch

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 26: Jamie Vardy of Leicester heads the ball against the crossbar as under pressure from Nacho Monreal as Petr Cech of Arsenal looks on the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal on September 26, 2015 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

Leicester City will look to continue their fairy tale run to a Premier League title this weekend, but can Arsenal bring them down to Earth?

Leicester City heads to Arsenal this weekend in the Premier League’s top match-up. It’s a replay of Arsenal’s 5-2 drubbing of Leicester at King Power Stadium earlier this year, but things have changed a lot since then. Will Arsenal have what it takes to keep Jamie Vardy in check?

This figures to be a fascinating contest that will feature two of the Premier League’s best attacks. The fact that they go about their offense in two totally different ways only adds to the intrigue. Arsenal will look to dominate possession while Leicester will only care about dominating the score board.

Don’t let the score line of the previous encounter fool you. Leicester will come into this match with a ton of confidence and will be looking to take three points from the Gunners. Neither side will be looking for a draw in this crucial Premier League battle.

There are a number of interesting tactical questions and personnel battles that are worthy of your attention, but we’ve narrowed it down to the five most important things to watch. Enjoy this primer that will help cut through the noise and get right to what will matter in the match-up between the Premier League leaders and third-place clubs.

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