Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 10 October 2026, with two goals in an eight-minute second-half spell lifting Mikel Arteta’s side level on points with leaders Manchester City.
Arsenal vs Leeds: Final Score and Goalscorers
Arsenal 2-1 Leeds United (Premier League, Emirates Stadium)
- James Justin, 55' (Leeds): gave the visitors a deserved lead, with a cross that Gabriel Magalhães got a touch on but could not keep out
- Riccardo Calafiori, 62' (Arsenal): a close-range finish to level the scores
- Bruno Guimarães, 70' (Arsenal): a powerful finish on his Premier League debut as a substitute, completing a team move involving Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice
Match Report: How Arsenal Turned It Around
Arsenal returned from the three-week international break looking to put their 3-0 defeat at Brighton behind them, but for the first hour they were second-best. They managed just one shot on target in the entire first half, and Leeds deservedly went ahead through Justin’s goal early in the second period, silencing the home crowd.
With Arsenal in need of a spark, Arteta was readying Viktor Gyökeres, Guimarães and Jurriën Timber on the touchline when Calafiori gave his side a lifeline, equalising from close range in the 62nd minute. The goal transformed the game. Arsenal had five shots in the 15 minutes following Leeds’s opener, more than they managed in the entire first 55 minutes, and seven minutes after Calafiori’s leveller, substitute Guimarães finished a fine team move to complete the turnaround.
Arsenal vs Leeds Stats
Arsenal had 58-60% of the possession across the two post-match data sets, with a reasonably even shot count: Arsenal’s tallies ranged from 13 to 14 shots and Leeds’s from 10 to 11, with the hosts edging it on target. In the second half alone, Arsenal had nine shots and 2.17 expected goals, compared with Leeds’s 0.68 xG across the whole match. Leeds committed far more fouls, 20 to Arsenal’s 12, and picked up four yellow cards to Arsenal’s one.
Notable numbers from Opta:
- Both of Guimarães’s Premier League goals for Arsenal have come from outside the box, as a substitute, assisted by Declan Rice, and have put his side into the lead
- Leeds had not lost a Premier League game in which they opened the scoring in the second half since October 1992
What the Result Means
For Arsenal: The win takes them to 15 points, level with Manchester City at the top, though City hold the edge on goal difference. It was an important response after the heavy defeat at Brighton before the break.
For Leeds: Daniel Farke’s side were competitive for an hour and took a deserved lead through Justin, but could not hold on. They remain fifth in the table.
FAQ: Arsenal vs Leeds
What was the score in Arsenal vs Leeds?
Arsenal won 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on 10 October 2026.
Who scored for Arsenal against Leeds?
Riccardo Calafiori (62') and Bruno Guimarães (70'). James Justin scored Leeds’s goal in the 55th minute.
Did Arsenal come from behind to win?
Yes, Leeds led from the 55th minute before Arsenal scored twice in an eight-minute spell.
Are Arsenal top of the Premier League?
They are level on points with Manchester City, who lead on goal difference.
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