Arsenal 2-1 Leeds United
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Arsenal won: Arsenal 2-1 Leeds United in the Premier League (Round 6) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal goals: Riccardo Calafiori 62', Bruno Guimarães 70'. Leeds United goals: James Justin 55'. Expected goals: 2.33-0.62. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Declan Rice (8.3).
Match report
Arsenal beat Leeds United 2-1
Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 10 October in the Premier League.
James Justin put Leeds United ahead on 55' (0-1), Riccardo Calafiori levelled for Arsenal on 62' (1-1) and Bruno Guimarães restored Arsenal's lead on 70' (2-1).
Arsenal had 58% of the ball, shots were 13-11 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.33-0.62. Arsenal were the better side on chances, too.
Declan Rice (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 60,315. Referee: Paul Tierney.
Match stats
| Arsenal | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 0.62 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 17 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 437 (85%) | 281 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 7 |
Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): David Raya, Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz
Leeds United (3-5-2): James Trafford, James Justin, Nico Elvedi, Tarik Muharemović, Jayden Bogle, Anton Stach, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor
Key events
- 36' · Yellow card · Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
- 38' · Yellow card · Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United)
- 39' · Yellow card · Daniel Farke (Leeds United)
- 55' · Goal · James Justin (Leeds United)
- 59' · Yellow card · Tarik Muharemović (Leeds United)
- 62' · Goal · Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 63' · Substitution · Jurriën Timber for Ben White (Arsenal)
- 63' · Substitution · Viktor Gyökeres for Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
- 63' · Substitution · Bruno Guimarães for Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
- 70' · Goal · Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal)
- 71' · Substitution · Harry Wilson for Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
- 71' · Substitution · Brenden Aaronson for Noah Okafor (Leeds United)
- 78' · Yellow card · James Justin (Leeds United)
- 79' · Substitution · Lukas Nmecha for James Justin (Leeds United)
- 82' · Substitution · Piero Hincapié for Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
- 84' · Yellow card · Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
- 86' · Substitution · Jean-Mattéo Bahoya for Jayden Bogle (Leeds United)
- 86' · Substitution · Jaka Bijol for Nico Elvedi (Leeds United)
- 90' · Substitution · Mikel Merino for Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
31 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 20, draws 4, Leeds United 7.
Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Leeds United?
Arsenal won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026.
When and where is Arsenal vs Leeds United?
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Leeds United?
In 31 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 20 wins, 4 draws, Leeds United 7 wins (goals 69-28).