Premier League 26/27 · Round 6 · SAT, OCT 10
Arsenal FC vs Leeds United match report: Arsenal FC edge past Leeds United at home
Arsenal FC came from behind to beat Leeds United after a goalless first half, with all three goals arriving in the second period.
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Result
Arsenal FC won 2-1 after trailing 1-0, with the match level at 0-0 at half-time. The outcome was a home win. Leeds United took the lead before Arsenal FC scored twice to complete the turnaround.
Goals
James Justin put Leeds United ahead in the 55th minute, assisted by Gabriel Gudmundsson. Riccardo Calafiori equalised for Arsenal FC in the 62nd minute, assisted by Ben White. Bruno Guimaraes scored the winner in the 70th minute, assisted by Declan Rice.
Key stats
Arsenal FC controlled possession with 59% to Leeds United's 41%. Arsenal FC had 5 shots on target to Leeds United's 5, but Arsenal FC's 4 second-half shots on target proved decisive. Arsenal FC also had more dangerous attacks, 47 to 26.
Discipline
Arsenal FC received 1 yellow card and no red cards. Leeds United received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
Verdict
Arsenal FC's second-half pressure, reflected in their 4 shots on target after the break, turned the match around after Leeds United had taken the lead. Leeds United's 4 yellow cards showed their struggle to contain Arsenal FC's attacks. The home win was deserved on the balance of dangerous attacks, 47 to 26.