Justin silences the Emirates before Arsenal hit back
Arsenal came from a goal down to beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates on Saturday in the arsenal vs leeds clash, with substitute Bruno Guimaraes scoring a 70th-minute winner that sent the champions second in the Premier League table.
Leeds stunned the home crowd in the 55th minute when James Justin put the visitors ahead. Arsenal, who had endured a frustrating first half after their 3-0 defeat at Brighton before the international break, looked like a much improved side after conceding.
Riccardo Calafiori dragged the hosts level seven minutes later, the Italian rising to turn in Ben White’s knock-down. Sensing his side could grab all three points, manager Mikel Arteta rang the changes, bringing on Guimaraes, Jurrien Timber and Viktor Gyokeres.
The reward arrived in the 70th minute. Guimaraes worked space on the edge of the box and sent a low shot into the far corner of the net, sparking wild celebrations in the stands.
“It was such a difficult game, obviously after the international break it’s never easy, especially after a defeat in our last game,” Calafiori said. “I think we had some tough moments, but I think we deserved the winner. We acted well after the goal we conceded.”
What the Arsenal vs Leeds result means for the title race
The win took Arsenal to 15 points, level with Manchester City but behind them on goal difference, ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Liverpool on Sunday. Brighton and Hove Albion climbed to third, two points off the top, with a 2-0 win at Sunderland.
The weekend’s football unfolded under a cloud. An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of more than 100 breaches of the league’s financial rules across nine years, as well as failing to cooperate with the investigation. City deny wrongdoing and have appealed the verdict.
Man City have launched their appeal against the guilty verdict in the financial-rules case, Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca has backed City’s right to challenge the ruling, and one prominent columnist has argued the club should face relegation if the punishment stands. Arsenal’s women have also had the better of City recently, winning 4-2 in the WSL with an Aggie Beever-Jones brace.
Elsewhere in the Premier League
Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1, with Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro scoring twice each, to move into fifth place on 10 points. Tottenham Hotspur struck in stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Brighton continued their strong start with a 2-0 win at Sunderland, while Aston Villa and visiting Brentford drew 2-2. Ipswich Town edged Fulham 2-1 at Portman Road.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored in Arsenal vs Leeds?
James Justin gave Leeds a 55th-minute lead. Riccardo Calafiori equalised seven minutes later, and substitute Bruno Guimaraes scored the 70th-minute winner for Arsenal.
How many points do Arsenal have after the Leeds win?
Arsenal moved to 15 points, second in the Premier League on goal difference behind Manchester City, ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Liverpool on Sunday.
What happened in Manchester City’s financial-rules case?
An independent commission found City guilty of more than 100 breaches of the league’s financial rules across nine years, plus failing to cooperate with the investigation. City deny wrongdoing and have appealed.
What were the other Premier League results on Saturday?
Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1, Tottenham drew 1-1 with Manchester United, Brighton won 2-0 at Sunderland, Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Brentford, and Ipswich beat Fulham 2-1.
