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Leeds players compliment Arsenal's mentality after match at Emirates

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Leeds players compliment Arsenal's mentality after match at Emirates

Summary

Leeds United's manager and players praised Arsenal's mentality following a comeback victory on October 7. Despite James Justin giving Leeds a second-half lead, Arsenal managed to rally with goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes, securing a 2-1 win. Leeds had previously maintained a strong defensive record in their matches this season, not conceding more than once in any game. After the match, Leeds's Justin highlighted Arsenal's mental toughness, while coach Daniel Farke acknowledged the impact of Mikel Arteta's coaching on the team's resilience. Arsenal aims to build on this performance as they look ahead to challenges against Manchester City and Anfield.

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By the Numbers

•Leeds United scored first through James Justin.
•Arsenal rallied to win 2-1 with goals from Calafiori and Guimaraes.
•Leeds maintained a strong start to the season before this match.
•Daniel Farke praised Arsenal's consistency and mentality.
•Arsenal faces challenges from top teams in the upcoming fixtures.

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5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds manager & players agree on 1 thing about Arsenal

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Leeds United’s manager and players were complimentary of Arsenal’s mentality, following the Gunners’ comeback win on Saturday.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesLeeds United put in a good perfor...
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