Arsenal come from behind to beat Leeds 2-1

Summarised from 7 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 14:55 · Archive

Arsenal defeated Leeds United 2-1 at Emirates Stadium after coming from behind through goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes.

Arsenal defeated Leeds United 2-1 at Emirates Stadium, coming from behind to secure an important victory. James Justin put Leeds ahead in the 55th minute with a well-taken finish. However, Arsenal responded with two goals in quick succession to turn the match around.

Riccardo Calafiori equalised in the 62nd minute, converting from close range after Ben White's header set up the opportunity. Just six minutes after coming off the bench as a substitute, Bruno Guimaraes struck the decisive blow to secure the win. The victory ended Leeds' unbeaten run in the league and restored Arsenal's title challenge following their 3-0 defeat at Brighton three weeks earlier.

Arsenal started poorly after their extended international break. In the first half, the Gunners produced just four shots, their lowest in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League match in more than five years. Leeds created the better chances early on, with Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle both threatening David Raya before half-time. Arsenal looked vulnerable defensively in the opening period and could have fallen further behind.

However, the hosts' response in the second half demonstrated the character of champions. The Guardian noted that Arsenal's defence continues to look more vulnerable than last season, but the impact from their bench and the belief that spread through the team after forcing an equaliser suggested they have acquired the resilience of champions. Alan Shearer praised the contribution of Arsenal's central midfield partnership, highlighting how the introduction of Bruno Guimaraes alongside Declan Rice changed the flow of the game. Shearer said: 'Once Bruno came on and moved it a bit better, he scored a great goal. Declan Rice, I thought, was very good in the second half.'

Arsenal started the match with five Englishmen in their starting line-up, the first time that had happened since 1999, according to The Guardian. Daniel Farke's Leeds side matched the same team selection they had used for their previous three matches. The victory puts Arsenal level on points with Manchester City, with City facing Liverpool on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1 in comeback win to move level with Man City at topArsenal come from behind to beat Leeds United moving them joint top of the Premier League with Manchester City.Al Jazeera · 10 Oct, 15:42
• Arsenal come from behind to beat stubborn LeedsArsenal scored two goals in eight minutes to come from behind and get back to winning ways via a 2-1 comeback win over Daniel Farke's stubborn Leeds.Sky Sports · 10 Oct, 15:06
• Alan Shearer praises two Arsenal stars after comeback win against LeedsBruno Guimaraes scored Arsenal’s winning goal against Leeds United (Picture: Getty) Alan Shearer highlighted the contribution of Arsenal ’s new-look central midfield partnership in Saturday’s comeback win against Leeds United . The Gunners looked set for rare back-to-back defeats after James…Metro · 10 Oct, 14:53
• Alan Shearer praises two Arsenal stars after comeback win against LeedsBruno Guimaraes scored Arsenal’s winning goal against Leeds United (Picture: Getty) Alan Shearer highlighted the contribution of Arsenal ’s new-look central midfield partnership in Saturday’s comeback win against Leeds United . The Gunners looked set for rare back-to-back defeats after James…Metro · 10 Oct, 14:53
• The Bruno Guimaraes moment that showed why Arsenal remain Premier League favouritesArsenal 2-1 Leeds: The big-money midfielder struck superbly off the bench as Arsenal came from behind to beat LeedsIndependent Sport · 10 Oct, 14:42
• Bruno Guimarães completes Arsenal comeback to end Leeds’ unbeaten runArsenal came back from a goal down to defeat strong opponents and reset their form after a lengthy international break. The Gunners were not great against Leeds, and the defence continues to look more vulnerable than last season, but the impact from their bench and the belief that roared through the team after they forced an equaliser suggested they have acquired the resilience of champions. Or as the home support put it: “we know who we are.” The Gunners had five Englishmen in their starting line-up, the first time that had happened since 1999. Daniel Farke, meanwhile, selected the same…The Guardian · 10 Oct, 14:41
• Arsenal player ratings vs Leeds: Four 8/10's as summer signing steps up and wildcard proves vital to attackGunners show why they are Premier League champions with comeback win over LeedsEvening Standard · 10 Oct, 14:37
• Who changed the game? - player ratings for Arsenal v LeedsHow Arsenal and Leeds players rated following their Premier League match.BBC Sport · 10 Oct, 14:30

In this story: Arsenal · Leeds United · Bruno Guimaraes · Riccardo Calafiori · James Justin · Emirates Stadium · Ben White · Declan Rice

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