When is Arsenal v Leicester? What time is kick-off? How to watch
ARSENAL take on Leicester City in the first game of the Premier League season 2017/18 tonight. But what time is kick-off and how can you watch the match?
Arsenal play Leicester in the opening game of the Premier League today
What time is Arsenal v Leicester?
The Emirates will be rocking tonight when Arsenal face off against Leicester City in the opening game of the Premier League season.
The match marks the first time in history that a season has started on a Friday and both sets of fans will be desperate for their team to make a positive start to the new campaign.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm tonight (Friday August 7).
The Arsenal-Leicester game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7pm.
Football fans will also be able to stream the match live on consoles, mobiles and computers using SkyGo.
Arsenal team news
Alexandre Lacazette could make his Premier League debut at the Emirates tonight.
The Frenchman joined the Gunners for a club record fee of £52.7million and Arsene Wenger expects him to make an immediate impact.
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Alexis Sanchez's Arsenal future remains in doubt
In his pre-match conference, Wenger said: “He is an intelligent player who can integrate our game well as we have a game backed on mobility, technique and I think he can integrate that well.”
Arsenal will be without Alexis Sanchez, who is sidelined for two weeks after an abdominal injury.
The Chilean was Arsenal’s top goalscorer last season, but speculation continues to mount that he could leave the club before the transfer window closes.
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Craig Shakespeare has defended Riyad Mahrez's commitment
Leicester team news
Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare has defended Riyad Mahrez ahead of the clash as doubts over his future persist.
The winger has agitated for a move out of the club, but Shakespeare insists he remains “focused and driven”.
Shakespeare said: "He hasn't given me one problem where I've had to pull him to the side and say, 'Oi, pull your finger out.'
"Until we a get a bid that's suitable for Leicester then he stays, and if he stays focused then he'll be considered for selection.”
Former Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is likely to start for the Foxes after recovering from a toe injury.
The 20-year-old will lead Leicester attack after completing a £25million transfer in the summer.
