FA Cup: Arsenal vs Leeds United Odds and Betting Preview

LONDON, UK - Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from a poor start to 2012 when they host Leeds in the third round of the FA Cup with their 2-1 loss to Fulham on Monday still fresh on their minds. The Gunners are strong favourites for the game, priced at 3/10 (bet £10 to make £3 profit) with Paddy Power. A draw is best priced at 9/2 with bet365 and Leeds can be backed at best odds of 10/1 with Betfred.

The winner of this contest will host Aston Villa in the next round, who overpowered League 2 side Bristol Rovers 3-1 in the late kick-off on Saturday. 

In the total goals market, over 2.5 goals is priced at 1/2 with Boyle Sports and under 2.5 goals is priced at 7/4 with Skybet. Last time these sides met it was at the same stage in this competition last year and a last gasp Cesc Fabregas penalty saved the Gunners blushes at the Emirates to earn a 1-1 draw and a replay at Elland road where Arsenal duly finished off the job, winning 3-1 in the replay.

Arsene Wenger is hoping his team have learn't from last year and has said he is keen to avoid another replay in an already congested football schedule.

The game could mark the second chapter in Arsenal legend Thierry Henrys's career for the Gunners as the Frenchman is likely to make an appearance for the club he is synonymous with having arrived on a two-month loan from MLS side New York Red Bulls Henry is best priced at 9/2 with Betfred to open the scoring and a competitive 5/4 with totesport to score at anytime.

The return of Henry is welcome in the absence of several key players through injury and African Cup of Nations duty, although Marouane Chamakh will be available having delayed his departure to join the Moroccan squad. Arsenal are especially thin at the back, where Thomas Vermaelen, Bacary Sagna, Carl Jenkinson and Andre Santos are all unavailable.

In the correct score market, a 1-1 draw is priced at 11/1 with betinternet, a 3-0 win for Arsenal is quoted at top odds 8/1 with Ladbrokes and a 2-0 win for the North London side is priced at 13/2 with William Hill. A goalless draw is priced at 25/1 with Skybet and a 1-0 win for Leeds is best priced at 33/1 with Paddy Power.

After a frantic festive period Leeds also have injury woes to contend with as defender Patrick Kisnorbo has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury, while Tom Lees and Alex Bruce are both rated as doubtful.

The Gunners are fourth favourites to win the competition following Manchester City's exit and Liverpool's tough draw against Manchester United. Arsenal are now priced at 8/1 with Victor Chandler and Leeds can be backed at best odds of 500/1 with William Hill.

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