Arsenal 2-1 Leeds United: Calafiori and Guimarães turn it around after Justin opener
Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, with Justin's opener cancelled out by Calafiori and Guimarães.
- Leeds led through James Justin on 55 minutes before Arsenal fought back
- Goals from Calafiori and Guimarães sealed Arsenal's win
- Arsenal sit second on 13 points, Leeds fourth on 10 ahead of the next round
Arsenal 2-1 Leeds United (half-time 0-0)
Goalscorers: Justin (L) 55', Calafiori (A) 62', Guimarães (A) 70'
The match
A goalless first half featured several Leeds bookings: Ao Tanaka on 36 minutes, followed by Ethan Ampadu and head coach Daniel Farke, both on 38 minutes.
Leeds United took the lead early in the second half, with James Justin scoring on 55 minutes (13:55 CET / 12:55 UK). Tarik Muharemović was then booked on 59 minutes as Leeds looked to extend their advantage.
Arsenal responded quickly. Riccardo Calafiori levelled on 62 minutes, assisted by Ben White. Two minutes later, on 64 minutes, Arsenal made a triple substitution: Bruno Guimarães, Viktor Gyökeres and Jurriën Timber came on for Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and White.
The changes had an immediate impact. Guimarães put Arsenal ahead on 70 minutes, making it 2-1.
Leeds tried to respond with substitutions, bringing on Brenden Aaronson and Harry Wilson for Noah Okafor and Tanaka on 71 minutes. Justin picked up a second yellow-card-related booking on 78 minutes before being replaced by Lukas Nmecha on 80 minutes. Martin Ødegaard was booked for Arsenal on 84 minutes. Leeds completed their changes with Jean-Mattéo Bahoya and Jaka Bijol coming on for Jayden Bogle and Nico Elvedi on 86 minutes. Arsenal's final substitution saw Mikel Merino replace Ødegaard on 90 minutes.
The numbers
- Possession: Arsenal 58% - Leeds United 42%
- Total shots: 13 - 11
- Shots on target: 6 - 5
- Corners: 2 - 4
- Fouls: 12 - 20
- Yellow cards: 1 - 4
Table and next fixtures
Arsenal move to 13 points in second place, behind leaders Manchester City on 15. Leeds United stay on 10 points in fourth, having drawn four of their six league games so far this season.
Next up, Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest on Sunday 18 October at 17:30 UK time. Leeds United host Manchester United the same day, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.