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Arsenal Rally Past Leeds to Reach Second in Premier League
Arsenal played Leeds United at home on Saturday.
Leeds scored first in the second half.
James Justin put the ball in the net for Leeds.
Riccardo Calafiori soon scored for Arsenal to make it even.
Arsenal’s manager brought on Bruno Guimaraes and other substitutes.
Guimaraes scored the winning goal in the 70th minute.
Arsenal won the match 2-1.
The win put Arsenal in second place, level on points with Manchester City.
City were ahead because of goal difference.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
James Justin gave Leeds the lead in the 55th minute.
Riccardo Calafiori equalised seven minutes later with a header from Ben White’s knock-down.
Substitute Bruno Guimaraes scored the 70th-minute winner after Mikel Arteta made attacking changes.
Arsenal moved to second with 15 points, level with leaders Manchester City, who are ahead on goal difference.
- Who
- Arsenal and Leeds United; Bruno Guimaraes scored the winning goal for Arsenal.
- What
- Arsenal came from behind to defeat Leeds United 2-1.
- Where
- Emirates Stadium, London.
- When
- Saturday, as the Premier League resumed after the international break.
- Why
- Arsenal were looking to bounce back from a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break.
Key facts
- Final score
- Arsenal 2, Leeds United 1
- Leeds scorer
- James Justin, 55th minute
- Arsenal equaliser
- Riccardo Calafiori, seven minutes after Leeds took the lead
- Winning goal
- Bruno Guimaraes, 70th minute
- Arsenal league position
- Second, with 15 points
- Manchester City
- Level with Arsenal on points and ahead on goal difference
- Leeds league position
- Fifth, with nine points
Quotes
Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal defender who scored the equalising goal.
“It was such a difficult game, obviously after the international break it's never easy, especially after a defeat in our last game.”
rediff.com
“I think we had some tough moments, but I think we deserved the winner. We acted well after the goal we conceded.”
rediff.com
Sources
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