Arsenal bounces back to level with Man City after beating Leeds 2-1
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Arsenal defeated Leeds 2-1 at the Emirates on October 10, evening its points total with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Leeds initially took the lead with a goal from James Justin early in the second half. Arsenal responded quickly through Riccardo Calafiori, and Bruno Guimaraes scored the decisive goal after a well-executed team move. This victory brings Arsenal's record this season to five wins from six matches, placing them on 15 points.
- •Arsenal scores two goals after going behind to Leeds.
- •James Justin opened the scoring for Leeds in the 55th minute.
- •Riccardo Calafiori equalized for Arsenal shortly after Justin's goal.
- •Bruno Guimaraes netted the winner for Arsenal, contributing to their strong form.
- •The match occurred after the international break, with Arsenal now trailing City only on goal difference.
- 3:04 PMESPN Soccer — Arsenal come from behind to overcome Leeds
- 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Super sub Guimaraes puts Arsenal's title defence back on track
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City
"Arsenal struck twice in eight second-half minutes to secure a comeback 2-1 win against Leeds at the Emirates Stadium and move level on points with Manchester City at the Premier League summit. After a thumping 3-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break, Mikel Arteta's side were staring at a second shock loss in as many matches after James Justin fired the visitors ahead with 55 minutes gone.
"Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, hitting the ground running after the three-week international break.The focus returned to the pitch on Saturday after the bombshell announcement that City had been found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
"Arsenal struck twice in eight second-half minutes to secure a comeback 2-1 win against Leeds at the Emirates Stadium and move level on points with Manchester City at the Premier League summit.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 10, 2026, 3:04 PMArsenal come from behind to overcome Leeds
Arsenal struck twice in eight second-half minutes to secure a comeback 2-1 win against Leeds at the Emirates Stadium and move level on points with Manchester City at the Premier League summit.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 1:48 PMSuper sub Guimaraes puts Arsenal's title defence back on track
Arsenal struck twice in eight second-half minutes to secure a comeback 2-1 win against Leeds at the Emirates Stadium and move level on points with Manchester City at the Premier League summit. After a thumping 3-0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break, Mikel Arteta's side were staring at a second shock loss in as many matches after James Justin fired the visitors ahead with 55 minutes gone.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 1:31 PMArsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City
Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, hitting the ground running after the three-week international break.The focus returned to the pitch on Saturday after the bombshell announcement that City had been found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
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