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At a time of most jeopardy of their season, in a second of extreme stress, Arsenal produced their most convincing away efficiency of their Premier League marketing campaign. Three video games with out a victory within the league had raised some acquainted and uncomfortable questions on their mentality, however this was an emphatic reply. Mikel Arteta’s facet have steadied the ship.
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By the top of the second half at Elland Highway, it felt like that “boat” (as Arteta likes to name it) was crusing via essentially the most serene waters. Leeds United have been comprehensively overwhelmed in their very own residence, undone by Arsenal’s mixture of slick motion and unmatchable aerial energy, and this contest was over lengthy earlier than the ultimate whistle.
Leeds have been unbeaten of their earlier 5 residence video games, three of which got here in opposition to “huge six” sides, however they hardly ever threatened to trouble Arsenal right here, not to mention preserve them out. Martin Zubimendi’s header, Karl Darlow’s personal purpose, a strike from Viktor Gyokeres and a late fourth from Gabriel Jesus ensured a probably pivotal victory within the title race for the leaders.
It is going to buoy Arteta that his facet performed so successfully regardless of a late change of plans, after Bukayo Saka picked up an obvious muscle damage within the warm-up. He was changed by Noni Madueke, who created the primary two objectives with inswinging deliveries. Madueke’s efficiency was yet one more instance of Arsenal’s formidable squad depth: when one England worldwide winger goes down injured, one other comes into the workforce in his place.
The match additionally marked a continuation of a latest development for Arsenal. Since mid-December their most harmful attacking participant has passed by the title of “Personal Purpose”. With 5 personal objectives this season, that tally is just one behind Gyokeres in Arsenal’s Premier League scoring charts.
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring his sixth purpose of the marketing campaign – PA/Mike Egerton
This exceptional statistic is testomony to Arsenal’s skill to create carnage within the opposition’s penalty space. No goalkeeper or centre-back within the division enjoys taking part in in opposition to Arsenal, a workforce that pins you again in your personal field after which lays siege with corners and crosses. Leeds, a robust facet themselves, have been merely unable to deal with that barrage within the first half. Within the second, they might not deal with Arsenal’s fluidity of motion.
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05:30pm
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That brings our protection of this afternoon’s Premier League fixtures to an finish, as Arsenal went seven clear on the summit with a 4-0 win at Leeds United. Thanks for becoming a member of us!
Mikel Arteta celebrates his facet’s win – Getty Photographs/Stuart MacFarlane
05:27pm
Arsenal confirmed ‘dominance, resilience and character’, says Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, chatting with BBC Match of the Day: “To win 4-0 right here may be very tough, let’s see when the following time that occurs. Large credit score to the boys.
“The workforce confirmed an actual dominance, resilience and character and clearly high quality. I actually preferred the angle of the workforce.”
On Saka doable damage: “We don’t know but. He had a bit of niggle within the heat up.”
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On Madueke coming in: “You need to be thrown on the market once you least anticipate it and he reacted rather well.”
05:24pm
‘We would have liked this win’, says Iraola
Bournemouth supervisor Andoni Iraola to Sky Sports activities: “It was a pleasant approach to mark the one hundredth look. We would have liked this win. The sport was extra stage than 2-0 as a result of we confronted workforce.”
On Junior Kroupi scoring: “I believe we’ve been working rather a lot with him, he’s given us a number of work fee.
“We’re looking for a approach to play with two quantity nines. In possession we’re extra of a risk if we are able to put Junior and Evanilson across the field we provide a risk.
“I’m happy with the work he’s doing and he can keep on the pitch.
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“Now we have a number of younger gamers and now we have to just accept generally some errors. However they’re competing rather well each recreation they play. They’re giving us actually good performances and I hope we may help them evolve.”
05:20pm
One-sided
Arsenal have overwhelmed Leeds 9-0 on mixture throughout their two Premier League conferences this season.
05:18pm
Rice: ‘Each recreation is a cup last’
Arsenal’s Declan Rice, chatting with Sky Sports activities: “Off the again of the final three performances we knew how huge right this moment was. To win 4-0 is a large win for us.
“We are able to management what we are able to management and now we have to maintain profitable video games and preserve pushing. What will probably be will probably be.
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“To date we’re prime within the Premier League and gained eight out of eight within the Champions League. We are able to’t complain about the place we’re. We’re in a very robust place, we all know as gamers now we have a very good squad.
“Each recreation is a cup last. Now we have a protracted 4 months forward however we’re ready. Let’s preserve going and provides it go.”
Declan Rice celebrates Arsenal’s victory – Carl Recines/Carl Recine
05:16pm
Tarkowski: ‘Beto by no means offers up’
Everton captain James Tarkowski on Beto’s late equaliser: “He’s one of many hardest staff within the workforce. By no means offers up.
“At all times open to criticism and methods to enhance, methods to get higher. He’s constantly attempting to enhance his recreation.
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“He deserves moments like that due to how a lot effort he places in.”
05:13pm
‘Everybody is prepared when known as upon’ – Madueke on late inclusion
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke chatting with Sky Sports activities: “At this time we have been glorious in all phases of play. At this time was a prime efficiency from us. It’s a powerful environment right here, it’s a powerful place to play. We deserved it.
On beginning after Bukayo Saka was injured within the warm-up: “We’re skilled so we’re ready. Joyful that we obtained the win. I recognize the supporters, it means rather a lot that they arrive so removed from residence. We heard them the entire 90 minutes, they have been prime right this moment.
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“Now we have been combating on all 4 fronts for the reason that begin of the season. It goes with out saying that everybody is prepared when known as upon. Each few days you must be able to carry out. It’s about staying locked in and within the zone.”
05:11pm
Scott: ‘The one approach is up’
Bournemouth’s Alex Scott: “I’m actually proud of that. A clear sheet is very large for us. They’re a troublesome facet who’ve been taking part in properly final six video games and deserve extra factors.”
On his purpose: “It’s one thing I’ve been engaged on. I’m attempting to burst into the field to get onto the ball to attain. We speak about it on a regular basis about attending to the again put up. I’d have been killed if I didn’t make that run. And I’m buzzing for Rayan, it was implausible from him.
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“We’ve at all times wished to lookup [the table]. There was a interval the place we have been struggling however since Christmas we’ve been excellent. The one approach is up now, hopefully.”
05:09pm
Brighton drop to thirteenth
Brighton have dropped all the way down to thirteenth after Beto’s late equaliser, falling behind Bournemouth. They’ve now gained simply as soon as of their final 11 league video games.
As for Everton, the purpose takes them as much as eighth, a degree forward of Brentford, Newcastle, Sunderland and Bournemouth.
05:07pm
Resurgent Bournemouth as much as twelfth
Bournemouth’s 2-0 win at Wolves, their third victory in 4 video games, takes them as much as twelfth.
Rob Edwards’ facet, in the meantime, at the moment are with out a win in 4 and stay 17 factors adrift of security.
05:04pm
Arsenal go seven clear
Arsenal’s 4-0 victory over Leeds takes them seven factors clear on the prime of the Premier League, forward of Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa’s video games tomorrow.
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Daniel Farke’s facet stay sixteenth, with a six-point cushion above the drop-zone.
04:58pm
Full time: Brighton 1 Everton 1
That Beto purpose comes proper on the demise, with the full-time whistle following shortly after, and Everton do salvage a degree on the South Coast.
04:56pm
GOAL! Beto snatches level for Everton
Brighton 1 Everton 1 (Beto) Deep in stoppage time, Beto has damaged Brighton hearts.
Verbruggen saves O’Brien’s effort nevertheless it’s pushed out to the Everton striker, who’s readily available to faucet residence.
The Brighton gamers are crushed.
04:54pm
Full time: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 4
The total-time whistle blows at Elland Highway and that may be a assertion victory from Arsenal as they transfer seven factors clear.
04:52pm
Full time: Wolves 0 Bournemouth 2
It’s throughout at Molineux and it’s a giant win for Bournemouth!
04:50pm
GOAL! Scott seals victory for Bournemouth
Wolves 0 Bournemouth 2 (Scott) Wolves have pushed for an equaliser nevertheless it’s the guests with the second purpose of the sport.
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New signing Rayan reaches the byline and pulls the ball again to Scott, who has a simple tap-in.
It’s going to be 10 factors from the final 12 out there for Bournemouth.
04:48pm
89 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 4
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That’s a stunning end by Jesus to make it 4. The best way he shifted the ball to create area within the field, whereas holding off the defender, was class. He’s the most effective within the Arsenal squad at that kind of factor. Plenty of Leeds followers have had sufficient.
04:46pm
GOAL! Jesus makes it 4 for Arsenal
Leeds United 0 Arsenal 4 (Jesus) Jesus has had his possibilities since approaching and he does now have his purpose.
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The striker receives the ball along with his again to purpose and he turns neatly earlier than firing residence into the underside nook.
This has been a press release efficiency from the league leaders.
04:45pm
89 minutes: Wolves 0 Bournemouth 1
Bournemouth almost seal issues at Molineux on the counter however Toth’s highly effective strike crashes into the facet netting.
04:44pm
85 minutes: Brighton 1 Everton 0
Brighton suppose they’ve a second as Mitoma finishes from 12 yards following Gross’ free-kick into the world, nevertheless it goes to VAR and Veltman was offside within the build-up.
04:42pm
84 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 3
Arteta is making his last change now, with Eze approaching instead of Trossard. Farke turns to his bench too, sending Gnonto on for the closing phases instead of Stach.
04:41pm
84 minutes: Wolves 0 Bournemouth 1
Wolves have hit the put up! Joao Gomes assaults the nook however his glancing header catches the within of the far put up. Will the guests dangle on?
04:40pm
82 minutes: Brighton 1 Everton 0
Moyes is making a triple-change along with his facet looking for an equaliser now on the Amex, bringing Alcaraz, Dibling and Iroegbunam on for Dewsbury-Corridor, Armstrong and Gueye.
04:38pm
80 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 3
What a save from Darlow! It’s one other likelihood for Jesus with Timber choosing out the striker however his bullet header is saved out by an exquisite response cease from the Leeds keeper.
04:36pm
78 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 3
There’s an early likelihood for Jesus with the ball dropping to him after a driving run from Rice however he pulls his effort large.
04:35pm
77 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 3
One other couple of modifications now for Arsenal, with Hincapie and Gyokeres making approach for Calafiori and Jesus. They actually have nice depth this season.
04:33pm
GOAL! Gross breaks impasse at Amex
Brighton 1 Everton 0 (Gross) Brighton have gone forward and it’s a preferred goalscorer on the Amex.
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Ayari performs a low ball into the world from the best and Kostoulas dummies it, leaving it for Gross, who sweeps residence.
It’s his first purpose since returning to the membership.
04:32pm
76 minutes: Wolves 0 Bournemouth 1
Wolves go shut as soon as once more to getting an equaliser however Strand-Larsen, who has been linked with a transfer away, drags an effort large from shut vary after a save from Petrovic.
04:30pm
72 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 3
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That’s recreation over, I believe. Gyokeres missed his earlier likelihood however buried this one in model, changing Martinelli’s left-footed cross. Odegaard has helped Arsenal to regain management right here.
04:29pm
GOAL! Gyokeres seals three factors for Arsenal
Leeds United 0 Arsenal 3 (Gyokeres) Leeds have been higher on this second half however Arsenal have their third and that certainly wraps issues up.
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Martinelli delivers a low ball into the world and Gyokeres reacts properly to get in entrance of Bogle earlier than guiding residence a easy end.
04:28pm
70 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
Arsenal win a free-kick down their proper however Odegaard’s low supply is cleared by Leeds. The guests preserve the stress on, although.
04:26pm
68 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
Martinelli offers away a pointless nook however thankfully for the winger his facet take care of the set-piece.
04:25pm
68 minutes: Wolves 0 Bournemouth 1
Bournemouth stay forward at Molineux and so they have Petrovic to thank for that. Arokodare catches Bueno’s cross on the volley however the Bournemouth keeper makes a terrific cease along with his toes to protect his clear sheet.
04:21pm
63 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
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Leeds are giving it a go right here, a lot in order that the house crowd may be very a lot again within the recreation. Just a few crosses and corners have gotten Arsenal scrambling on the again.
Arteta has thrown Odegaard into the match, little doubt in an try and carry some management to midfield. I think about he’s been tasked with slowing it down and popping the ball about.
04:20pm
62 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
The primary modifications coming from Arteta now, with Madueke and Havertz making approach for Martinelli and Odegaard. Madueke has achieved brilliantly after his late introduction into the beginning facet.
04:19pm
62 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
Timber brings down Gudmundsson on Leeds’ left and provides away the free-kick in a harmful place. The total-back additionally turns into the primary participant to enter the ebook.
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Stach delivers an inswinging ball into the field nevertheless it’s ultimately cleared by Trossard. Higher from the hosts, although.
04:16pm
59 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
Leeds construct a sustained spell of stress however Arsenal win it again and Madueke does properly to win a foul for his workforce, giving them a approach out.
04:13pm
56 minutes: Brighton 0 Everton 0
Everton muster their first try the sport and it’s an honest one. The guests put a pleasant transfer collectively and Dewsbury-Corridor is picked out simply inside the world however his effort goes simply large of the far put up.
Gross then offers away a free-kick in a promising place for Everton, incomes himself a reserving, however Dewsbury-Corridor’s supply is simply too excessive.
04:11pm
53 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
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Huge likelihood for Gyokeres, working onto Trossard’s move in behind. He can’t get his shot away in time, with Rodon making an important block.
These are the types of alternatives that Gyokeres used to bury within the Portuguese league.
04:11pm
52 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
Gyokeres will get performed in behind however there is a superb restoration problem from Rodon to disclaim the striker.
Madueke is on set-piece duties as soon as once more and Timber will get his head to the nook nevertheless it goes over from the defender.
04:09pm
50 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
It’s significantly better from Leeds, taking part in with a greater tempo and extra directness out large initially of the second interval, and so they earn a nook down their proper.
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Stach’s supply picks out Struijk, who has a free header, however he can’t get sufficient energy on it and it’s a snug save ultimately for Raya.
04:06pm
48 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
Leeds begin the second half rather well and a few stable defending from Gabriel is required to cease Calvert-Lewin attacking a harmful ball into the world.
04:05pm
47 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
Farke has made a double-change on the break, with Okafor approaching for Gruev and Longstaff for Justin, suggesting a change in system maybe from the Leeds boss.
It might properly see a change from a again 5 to a again 4. The alternative was the catalyst for his or her improved type in latest months.
04:04pm
Again underway
We’re getting again underway across the grounds for the second half of the 3pm kick-offs.
04:03pm
Personal purpose once more for Arsenal
Arsenal’s joint-top scorers this season within the Premier League with 5 objectives are Gyokeres, Trossard and… personal objectives.
04:01pm
Goalless on the Amex
Everton are but to have a shot in opposition to Brighton, who themselves have managed seven, however they’ve discovered the goal simply as soon as.
04:00pm
The difference-maker at Elland Highway
Having been thrust into the beginning line-up lower than 20 minutes earlier than kick-off, Madueke has made the distinction, getting the help for each objectives with two good crosses.
Noni Madueke celebrates after his nook was turned in by Karl Darlow – Getty Photographs/David Value
03:57pm
Because it stands
Arsenal are heading seven clear on the prime of the Premier League, with Leeds remaining sixteenth.
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Bournemouth are shifting as much as twelfth, with what could be their third win in 4.
Iraola’s facet are at the moment climbing above Brighton, who’re slipping to thirteenth, whereas their guests Everton are shifting as much as eighth.
03:55pm
‘Arsenal been good at every thing’
Talking on BBC radio, former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson mentioned: “Arsenal have been good at every thing. Defensively they’ve been stable and going ahead they’ve attacked properly and uncovered the area.
“Madueke’s supply at set performs is unimaginable. The balls into the field for the Zubimendi purpose and the purpose from the nook have been very good.
“They give the impression of being very properly organised, very disciplined and in the meanwhile they’re cruising to victory.
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“It’s not been show from Leeds. They’ve seemed like a workforce below stress. They’ve struggled to get any sustained intervals of possession and haven’t obtained the ball into the ultimate third or troubled Arsenal.”
03:53pm
Arsenal in management as Madueke impresses
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Arsenal lead 2-0 at half-time. Arteta’s facet have been in full management ever since Zubimendi’s opener. He and Rice are dominating the midfield, whereas Madueke is a continuing risk on the best. Leeds are but to have a shot on the right track.
03:48pm
Half-times across the grounds
The half-time whistles have been blown on this afternoon’s early kick-offs. Listed below are the newest scores on the break:
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03:47pm
45 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
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As you’ll anticipate, the second Arsenal purpose has eliminated a number of the vitality and pleasure from Elland Highway. It has all turned very grumbly and cross in right here, with a number of the house crowd’s frustration being directed on the referee.
Arsenal are trying snug, with Rice and Zubimendi controlling the midfield.
03:46pm
43 minutes: Wolves 0 Bournemouth 1
Bournemouth almost double their lead as Kroupi slides in Adli, who rounds Sa, however the keeper recovers to disclaim the ahead from a good angle.
03:42pm
42 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2
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Madueke swings the nook in the direction of Darlow, who can’t scramble it out. In fact, the Leeds goalkeeper and his defenders made an actual mess of that.
That is turning into an exquisite afternoon for Madueke. He wasn’t even beginning till round 20 minutes earlier than kick-off.
03:41pm
GOAL! Darlow diverts Madueke nook into purpose to double Arsenal’s lead
Leeds United 0 Arsenal 2 (Darlow OG) Arsenal are two objectives forward and it’s from a depraved Madueke nook.
The winger delivers an inswinging cross with tempo in the direction of the close to put up and Calvert-Lewin and Darlow make a multitude of it, getting in the best way of one another because the keeper fumbles the ball into his personal web.
The leaders are heading seven clear.
03:38pm
37 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 1
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That Arsenal purpose was one other reminder of Martin Zubimendi’s excellence within the air. He’s not notably tall however he has that mix of spring and timing when attacking the ball.
03:38pm
37 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 1
Arsenal are pushing for a second and so they almost get it as Gyokeres is discovered unmarked on the again put up from a nook, however his header again throughout purpose doesn’t discover a team-mate.
Calvert-Lewin then leaves a late one on Gabriel, however the referee doesn’t see it and VAR doesn’t really feel it’s severe sufficient to intervene.
03:34pm
GOAL! Kroupi fires Bournemouth forward
Wolves 0 Bournemouth 1 (Kroupi) Bournemouth are forward at strugglers Wolves and it’s Kroupi with the purpose.
The ball pops up in entrance of the Frenchman on the sting of the world and he lashes a half-volley into the roof of the web previous Sa, who obtained a hand to it however couldn’t preserve it out.
03:30pm
30 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 1
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It’s beautiful work by Madueke within the build-up to the opening purpose, working the area to play an correct cross to Zubimendi. Madueke has seemed harmful thus far, having changed Saka just a few minutes earlier than kick-off.
It’s a robust, correct header by Zubimendi. He most likely wanted that, after his mistake allowed Manchester United again into the sport final Sunday.
03:29pm
GOAL! Zubimendi heads Arsenal in entrance
Leeds United 0 Arsenal 1 (Zubimendi) Arsenal have been peppering the hosts with set-pieces, and so they now have the breakthrough.
A nook is cleared again to Madueke, who sends a pleasant ball into the world from the best, and Zubimendi sends a glancing header previous Darlow.
An enormous purpose for the league leaders.
03:26pm
26 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Arsenal are beginning to construct some momentum right here, forcing a few corners and seeing extra of the ball within the Leeds half. None of their large deliveries have discovered a team-mate but, with the Leeds defence standing agency. Leeds are fast to get gamers again in their very own field.
Arsenal are beginning to construct some momentum right here, forcing a few corners and seeing extra of the ball within the Leeds half.
None of their large deliveries have discovered a team-mate but, with the Leeds defence standing agency. Leeds are fast to get gamers again in their very own field.
03:25pm
25 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Arsenal ramp up the stress, with Leeds penned in in the meanwhile, however Rice and Zubimendi each have deliveries into the field cleared.
The guests then earn yet one more nook however Madueke’s inswinger is ultimately scrambled for a throw by Leeds.
03:22pm
22 minutes: Brighton 0 Everton 0
Brighton must be forward on the Amex. Dewsbury-Corridor performs a sloppy ball straight to Welbeck, who finds Mitoma and the winger lifts his effort over Pickford nevertheless it goes simply large.
Moments earlier, Welbeck had a headed likelihood from a nook however he nodded his effort large from shut vary.
03:20pm
20 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Saka, who withdrew from the Arsenal warm-up with damage, reportedly picked up a hip drawback. The winger was changed by Madueke within the beginning line-up.
03:19pm
19 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
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Arteta is repeatedly gesturing at his gamers to remain calm in possession, particularly after Raya pumped a protracted ball in the direction of the best flank. The Arsenal supervisor likes to manage these video games with suffocating possession, pinning the opponents again.
To date, it has not fairly labored. The closest both facet has come has been Ampadu’s fizzing long-range strike. Leeds will probably be fairly proud of how the afternoon has began.
03:18pm
18 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Arsenal handle their first try on purpose nevertheless it’s a tame strike from Zubimendi and it’s simple for Darlow to take care of.
Down the opposite finish, Ampadu winds up one among this lengthy throws, however Arsenal take care of the hosts’ set-piece risk as soon as once more.
03:16pm
16 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Arsenal will probably be determined for 3 factors this afternoon. Even a draw this afternoon would permit Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa to shut the hole to simply two factors after they play tomorrow.
Nevertheless it’s been a reasonably stable begin from the hosts, limiting Arteta’s males to few openings.
03:14pm
Goalless across the grounds thus far
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03:12pm
11 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Leeds work the ball properly via midfield to Ampadu, who lets fly with a left-footed strike from 25 yards out, however his effort sails over Raya’s purpose.
03:11pm
10 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
For the reason that begin of final season, Arsenal have averaged 2.1 factors per recreation with Saka and 1.9 factors with out him. Will his damage within the warm-up show pivotal?
03:09pm
8 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
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Round seven minutes performed right here and the sport has largely settled within the sample we anticipated, with Arsenal having fun with a lot of the ball and territory thus far.
Leeds did pressure a nook, which was headed away by Havertz. That’s one thing else Havertz can add to this workforce: aerial energy. It may very well be wanted right this moment in opposition to this Leeds facet.
03:09pm
7 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Leeds mount their first assault of the match and win a nook of their very own, however Stach’s supply is cleared by the guests.
03:07pm
7 minutes: Wolves 0 Bournemouth 0
Wolves have the ball behind the web via Mane however the flag goes up for an offside within the build-up, denying Edwards’ facet an early opener.
03:06pm
6 minutes: Brighton 0 Everton 0
Brighton almost take the lead as Kadioglu’s cross is flicked on however Gross’s effort deflects simply large for a nook.
The set piece is initially cleared however the ball is distributed again into the world and Pickford known as into motion following an instinctive back-heel by Welbeck.
03:04pm
4 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Havertz does properly to earn an early nook for his facet and it’s delivered into the field by Madueke however Leeds survive the primary check.
Arsenal preserve the stress on, although, and it’s been a quick begin by the leaders.
03:02pm
2 minutes: Leeds United 0 Arsenal 0
Gabriel has taken the armband for Arsenal this afternoon with Saka dominated out within the warm-up and Odegaard on the bench.
03:00pm
Right here we go!
We’re getting underway across the grounds, with six groups in motion this afternoon:
02:59pm
Odds in Bournemouth’s favour
Wolves have misplaced every of their final three Premier League residence video games in opposition to Bournemouth, who’ve misplaced simply two of their final 19 Premier League video games in opposition to sides within the relegation zone.
02:57pm
Brighton’s struggles
For the reason that begin of December, solely backside two sides Burnley (5) and Wolves (6) have earned fewer factors within the Premier League than Brighton (8).
In the meantime, the South Coast facet are winless of their final 5 residence league video games in opposition to Everton (D2 L3).
02:56pm
Kick-offs approaching
We at the moment are lower than 5 minutes away from kick-off on this afternoon’s 3pm kick-offs. The main target will probably be on Elland Highway, with Arsenal trying to finish their three-match winless run within the Premier League and prolong their lead on the prime of the desk.
02:50pm
Madueke replaces injured Saka
It has now been confirmed that Madueke has changed Saka within the beginning line-up, with the winger showing to undergo an damage within the warm-up.
02:46pm
Farke: ‘We want an impressive day’
Talking this week about opponents Arsenal, Daniel Farke mentioned: “One of many hardest duties you may have, however we additionally know that if we’re at our best possible, particularly at residence at Elland Highway, we are able to combat for factors in opposition to any workforce.
“We all know we want an impressive day to have an opportunity however we all know we’re able to doing this.”
02:43pm
The scene in west Yorkshire
Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United warms up – Getty Photographs /Michael Regan
David Raya of Arsenal will get his eye in – Getty Photographs /David Value
02:40pm
Difficulty for Saka?
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Potential concern for Arsenal right here: Bukayo Saka has left the warm-up early, taking place the tunnel with a physio… we’ll discover out shortly what’s occurred.
02:40pm
‘We’re in a very good run’, says Gruev
Leeds United midfielder Illia Gruev chatting with Sky Sports activities: “We’re in a very good run in the meanwhile and we wish to present that once more right this moment.
“We all know that they’re the league leaders and that they’re the favourites for this recreation, nevertheless it’s a house recreation at Elland Highway and it will be an intense one.
“For us each weekend is a very necessary recreation and each weekend now we have to be at our greatest to safe factors. At this time is a brand new alternative for us once more.”
02:38pm
Merino out with foot damage, Arteta confirms
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Kai Havertz beginning: “It has been a very long time, however he seemed good. With the kind of recreation we anticipated, we determined to go along with him.”
On Mikel Merino’s damage: “He has a problem in his foot. A bone giving him some ache. We had some exams, however we want extra specialists to take a look at it and see how lengthy he’s going to be out.”
On going through Leeds at Elland Highway: “The historical past of the Premier League and particular grounds. That is a type of atmospheres that may be a huge a part of that.”
02:35pm
Hurzeler: ‘We’re satisfied we are able to win this recreation’
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler on modifications to his facet for the go to of Everton: “With Gomez we needed to make a change this morning. He had a small concern. Then relating to Maxim De Cuyper, he skilled properly, and he deserved to play right this moment.”
On what he desires from his facet: “Handle the important thing moments of the sport higher. That’s the key bit and staying alive for 90 minutes. Then follow our rules in a constant approach, and we’re fairly satisfied we are able to win this recreation right this moment.”
On Everton: “Compact workforce, very mature workforce. They know methods to win Premier League video games. I believe it is vital that we follow our rhythm and play our recreation, in any other case it’ll get too panicky. That’s what we have to keep away from actually.”
02:32pm
Arsenal’s dip within the league
Whereas Arsenal rounded off an ideal league part within the Champions League on Wednesday, it has been removed from excellent domestically in latest weeks for Arteta’s facet.
They have been held to goalless attracts in opposition to Liverpool and Nottingham Forest earlier than dropping on the Emirates for the primary time this season as Manchester United struck late to assert a 3-2 win final Sunday.
They’re now trying to keep away from dropping consecutive league video games for the primary time in over two years.
02:29pm
Moyes hopes Barry can ‘preserve it going’
Talking this afternoon forward of Everton’s mid-table conflict with Brighton, David Moyes mentioned: “We had a tough 4 or 5 weeks with the boys at Afcon and fairly a couple of accidents.
“A few of them are again, however not proper again as a result of they haven’t had sufficient video games. The likes of Jarrad Branthwaite and Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor. Extra involved for Branthwaite as a result of he has been out longer.”
On Everton’s goal-scoring type and Thierno Barry, who has scored 4 objectives in 5 league video games, he mentioned: “I don’t know whether it is flowing as a lot as I would really like it to be flowing. He [Barry] has began to get some consistency. Let’s hope he can preserve it going.”
On Brighton: “They’ve residence file by all accounts. That’s one thing now we have to be involved with. I believe Brighton have had good groups for a number of years now, and I believe they’ve workforce right this moment as properly.”
02:26pm
Arsenal dominate head-to-head
Leeds are winless of their final six residence league video games in opposition to Arsenal , dropping fourth of these, since a 1-0 victory in November 2000. Three of these 4 defeats have been by a 4-1 scoreline.
Arsenal have gained their final six league video games in opposition to Leeds by an mixture rating of 20-5. It’s their longest ever profitable run in opposition to the Yorkshire facet.
Mikel Arteta’s males gained 5-0 when the groups met on the Emirates in August.
02:22pm
‘Stuff of goals’ – Rice on going 300 up
On reaching 300 Premier League appearances, Rice instructed Sky Sports activities: “I don’t know the place the time has gone to be trustworthy with you. I keep in mind being a younger participant at West Ham and the entire older gamers have been telling me that your profession goes so quick and you must get pleasure from each second.
“Right here I’m right this moment making my three hundredth look and it’s the stuff of goals to be trustworthy. I by no means thought I’d have gotten this far however I’ve and there are hopefully many extra to come back.”
02:20pm
Milestone for Rice
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At this time will probably be Declan Rice’s three hundredth Premier League look, on the age of 27 years and 17 days. This makes him the fifth youngest participant to succeed in that milestone — after Wayne Rooney (26y 58d), James Milner (26y 117d), Gareth Barry (26y 247d) and Raheem Sterling (26y 348d).
Declan Rice arrives at Elland Highway – Getty Photographs /Oli Scarff
02:14pm
‘One other huge check’, says Rice
Chatting with Sky Sports activities about right this moment’s activity, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice mentioned: “Among the finest stadiums within the nation, the followers are unimaginable and we all know what to anticipate.
“They’ve been unbelievable of late and it’s going to be a very powerful recreation, however on this league there aren’t any simple video games and we’re going to be able to placed on a efficiency.
“We’re simply staying centered on what now we have to do. We’re prime within the Premier League, prime within the Champions League and semi-final of the Carabao Cup so in perspective we’re doing rather well and we have to preserve that going.
“We have to keep centered on what’s forward of us and right this moment is one other huge check.”
02:10pm
Leeds powerful to beat
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This will probably be a correct check of Arsenal right this moment, and the inclusion of Havertz over Odegaard suggests Arteta expects it to be a bodily battle.
Leeds are in place in the meanwhile: they’ve misplaced solely one among their final 10 league video games. For the reason that begin of December, no facet within the league has misplaced fewer video games.
02:05pm
Wolves vs Bournemouth workforce information
Edwards make three modifications to the Wolves workforce that misplaced at Metropolis, with Arokodare amongst these to return, whereas Bournemouth title an unchanged facet following their dramatic win over Liverpool.
02:00pm
Havertz retains spot after spectacular displaying in Europe
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The large workforce information for Arsenal is that Kai Havertz begins for the primary time within the Premier League this season, after impressing within the Champions League in midweek. He comes into the workforce forward of membership captain Martin Odegaard.
I’m wondering if which means Arsenal might successfully be taking part in 4-4-2 at instances right this moment, with Havertz alongside Viktor Gyokeres.
01:56pm
Brighton vs Everton workforce information
Rutter returns to the Brighton workforce this afternoon for the go to of Everton, whereas Dewsbury-Corridor is again in from the beginning for the guests following his return from damage off the bench on Monday.
01:51pm
One change for Leeds as Gudmundsson returns
There is only one change to the Leeds workforce following their draw with Everton on Monday as Gudmundsson returns from damage to switch Bornauw.
01:49pm
Havertz and Gyokeres retain locations from midweek
Arteta has made 9 modifications to his Arsenal facet following their Champions League win over Kairat Almaty within the week, with Havertz and Gyokeres the one gamers to maintain their place.
Havertz and Gyokeres mark the one modifications from final weekend’s defeat in opposition to Manchester United, changing Odegaard and Jesus, with the German making his first league begin since coming back from damage.
01:40pm
Grealish possible out for the season
David Moyes confirmed this week that Jack Grealish is more likely to miss the remainder of the season with a foot damage:
The Everton boss mentioned: “We consider Jack Grealish might be going to want surgical procedure. That’s nonetheless not completely confirmed, nevertheless it most likely guidelines him out for the remainder of the season.”
Grealish sustained the damage throughout Everton’s 1-0 over his former membership Aston Villa earlier this month.
Everton’s Jack Grealish in motion at Villa Park – PA/Nick Potts
01:36pm
Arsenal vs Leeds damage information
Mikel Arteta confirmed this week that Arsenal don’t have any new damage worries, with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba match to play, regardless of taking part in a number of minutes and their absence from the Champions League squad in midweek.
Daniel Farke instructed reporters this week that Jaka Bijol and Lukas Nmecha are unavailable, whereas saying there’s a small risk Gabriel Gudmundsson will return.
Nmecha felt a problem along with his hamstring earlier than Monday’s draw at Everton however Farke mentioned it’s “not a serious concern”.
01:29pm
Arsenal’s go to to Leeds amongst Premier League 3pm kick-offs
Good afternoon and welcome to Telegraph Sport’s stay, minute-by-minute clockwatch for this afternoon’s Premier League fixtures, with six groups in motion at 3pm, together with league leaders Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s males will probably be trying to finish their run of three league video games with out a win of their journey to Leeds United, following goalless attracts in opposition to Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, and defeat in opposition to Manchester United final outing.
Nonetheless, the north London facet, who accomplished an ideal league part in Europe on Wednesday, have the prospect to revive their result in seven factors forward of Manchester Metropolis’s go to to Tottenham and Aston Villa’s residence tie with Brentford, each on Sunday.
However they face a Leeds facet who’ve proved extremely powerful to beat since Daniel Farke’s impressed change to a again three on the finish of November. The Yorkshire facet have misplaced simply one among their final 10 leagues, whereas going unbeaten at Elland Highway since dropping to Aston Villa over two months in the past.
They begin the weekend in sixteenth, inside attain of Crystal Palace and Spurs, and simply 4 factors behind Bournemouth, who make the journey to bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Andoni Iraola’s males plummeted down the desk after a quick begin this season, however have loved considerably of a resurgence in latest weeks, with 3-2 victories at residence over Spurs and Liverpool both facet of a 1-1 draw away at Brighton. The most recent conquer Arne Slot’s facet got here in essentially the most dramatic style, with Amine Adli scoring a Ninety fifth-minute winner after his facet had blown a two-goal lead.
Regardless of Wolves now languishing 17 factors adrift of security, Rob Edwards’ facet have proved a more durable nut to crack of late, going 4 league video games with out defeat earlier than their 2-0 loss at Metropolis final outing.
Elsewhere, Everton make the journey to the South Coast to face Brighton, with David Moyes’ males beginning the afternoon in tenth, two locations and three factors forward of their opponents. With issues remaining tightly congested within the prime half of the desk, Everton might go stage on factors with rivals Liverpool in sixth with victory on the Amex.
Brighton, in the meantime, have hit an extremely sticky patch of type in latest months, with their defeat at Fulham final weekend which means they’ve gained simply one among their final 10 league video games, which has seen them drop to twelfth after being as excessive as fifth on the finish of November.