Leeds United vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the fallout from Elland Road
Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal clinched Arsenal a hard-fought and controversial 1-0 win at Leeds and kept them top of the Premier League table on Sunday (16 October).
Saka slammed home an emphatic finish 10 minutes before the interval as Arsenal won for the ninth time in 10 league games this season. But Leeds, inspired by the half-time introduction of talisman Patrick Bamford, dominated the second period and will feel aggrieved to have lost. Play was suspended by referee Chris Kavanagh less than a minute after kick-off when all the match officials lost contact with the video assistant referee and goal-line technology due to a power cut. Kavanagh led the players off the pitch amid a chorus of boos and play did not resume until 2.40pm local time.
Thereafter, Leeds’ good start was undone by Rodrigo’s wayward pass deep in his own half, which led to Arsenal’s 35th-minute opener. Odegaard and Saka combined on the right edge of the area, and the England winger slammed home an angled finish into the roof of the net. The home fans were later lifted, however, when Leeds were awarded a penalty for a handball. Referee Kavanagh was initially unmoved by Leeds’ protests, but eventually pointed to the spot after consulting the replay monitor, only for Bamford to fire wide. Follow all the post-game reaction from Leeds vs Arsenal in the Premier League:
Leeds United vs Arsenal
Leeds make one change to the team that lost against Palace last weekend. Bamford is replaced by Sinisterra who returns after his suspension, with Rodrigo leading the attack.
Leeds United vs Arsenal
ARSENAL SUBS: Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fabio Vieira, Cedric Soares, Rob Holding, Marquinhos, Kieran Tierney, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah, Matt Turner.
Leeds United vs Arsenal
ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Takehiro Tomiyasu; Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka; Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli; Gabriel Jesus.
Leeds United vs Arsenal
LEEDS UNITED SUBS: Sam Greenwood, Junior Firpo, Luke Ayling, Crysencio Summerville, Mateusz Klich, Joe Gelhardt, Patrick Bamford, Diego Llorente, Kristoffer Klaesson.
Leeds United vs Arsenal
LEEDS UNITED (4-2-3-1): Illan Meslier; Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Liam Cooper, Pascal Struijk; Tyler Adams, Marc Roca; Luis Sinisterra, Brenden Aaronson, Jack Harrison; Rodrigo Moreno.
Leeds United vs Arsenal
As for Arsenal, they are at the summit of the table after beating Liverpool at the Emirates last time out. Winning eight of their opening nine games, with their only defeat coming against Manchester United at Old Trafford, they must secure victory to guarantee their place at the top. With Manchester City facing Liverpool later today, Pep Guardiola’s side will replace them as the early leaders if they win and Arsenal drop points. They have won five of their last six games against Leeds.
Leeds United vs Arsenal
After victories in two of their first three Premier League games this season, drawing the other one, Leeds are without a win in five matches. Losses against Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford and Crystal Palace and draws against Everton and Aston Villa have seen Jesse Marsch’s side plummet from third to fifth but are unbeaten at home this campaign.
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