Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1 to end unbeaten run
Calafiori and Guimaraes score after Leeds take early second-half lead at Emirates Stadium.
KEY POINTS
- Arsenal defeated Leeds United 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on October 10, 2026
- Leeds took a 55th-minute lead before Calafiori and Guimaraes scored for Arsenal
- The win moves Arsenal level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City
- Leeds suffer first league defeat of the season after an unbeaten start
- Piero Hincapie injured during post-match warm-down
Arsenal came from behind to defeat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, handing the visitors their first Premier League defeat of the season. Leeds took the lead in the 55th minute before Riccardo Calafiori equalised and summer signing Bruno Guimaraes netted the winner on his full home debut.
The result moves Arsenal level on points with leaders Manchester City after five wins from six matches. Leeds drop to fifth place but impressed for long periods, with goalkeeper James Trafford making several key saves in the first half.
“It was a great game of football. Leeds were brilliant for one hour.”
David Raya preserved the deficit with a crucial penalty-area stop before the turnaround. Manager Mikel Arteta, who signed a new contract this week, used his bench effectively to change the game's momentum.
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie was carried off during the post-match warm-down, raising fresh injury concerns for the Gunners. Leeds boss Daniel Farke praised his side's performance despite the loss.
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