FREE CONTEST: Arsenal at Leicester City ($50 Prize!)
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Jul 28, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Arsenal forward Joel Campbell (28) plays the ball during the MLS All-Star game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Overview:
On Saturday, August 20th, (0-0-1) Arsenal will be on the road to take on (0-0-1) Leicester City. Leicester City won the Premier League with 81 points last season whereas Arsenal finished second with 71 points.
Prizing:
1st Place: $50 Amazon gift card
2nd-10th Place: $10 Starbucks gift card
Statistics (20 Teams):
Last season Leicester City was the 3rd best attacking team (1.79 goals per game) and the 4th best defensive team (0.95 goals allowed per game). Arsenal was the 4th best attacking team (1.71 goals per game) and the 3rd best defensive team (0.95) goals allowed per game. Arsenal was 4th in shots per game (15.1) and 1st in possession (56.9%). Leicester City was 7th in shots per game (13.7) and 18th in possession (44.8%).
Leicester City attacking players Jamie Vardy (24) and Riyad Mahrez (17) both finished as top five goal scorers last season. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil (19) led the league in assists last season while Mahrez (11) also finished in the top five. Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech (16) led the league in clean sheets last season while Leicester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel (15) finished second.
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