PREM: Arsenal v Huddersfield preview

Arsenal v Huddersfield preview

Arsenal will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to 21 matches when they host Huddersfield Town in the Premier League on Saturday.

Having beaten north London rivals Tottenham last weekend, the Gunners kept the streak alive with a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in midweek.

"At the moment we have a good feeling after a good result, but we need to close with a victory on Saturday," said head coach Unai Emery.

"Defensively we are conceding a lot of goals in each match, but the balance at the moment is positive because our attacking players are creating a lot of chances and we are scoring a lot.

"That's good but we need to take a good balance in the attacking and defensive moments."

Arsenal will be without defender Rob Holding due to a knee injury that is set to rule him out for six to nine months.

Huddersfield are just a point above the relegation zone and are looking to avoid a third defeat in a row.

"We have to fight with everything we have to keep the ball out of the net," said head coach David Wagner.

"This is the first thing you have to make 100 per cent right if you like to get something out of a game against a team like Arsenal away."

Holding is out for Arsenal and Aaron Ramsey (ankle) and Mesut Ozil (back) are doubts.

Granit Xhaka is available following suspension while defender Laurent Koscielny (Achilles) is nearing a return, with Thursday's Europa League tie with Qarabag most likely.

Nacho Monreal (hamstring), Konstantinos Mavropanos (groin) and Danny Welbeck (ankle) remain sidelined.

Philip Billing and Steve Mounie are suspended for Huddersfield and Abdelhamid Sabiri is out due to a broken collarbone.

Full-back Chris Lowe could return after recovering from a shoulder injury.