Arsenal 2 Leeds United 1: Reaction and recap as Whites plunge into Premier League drop zone
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United's destiny in their bid to avoid the drop fell out of their own hands via last weekend's 4-0 defeat at home to Manchester City combined with a 2-1 win for Burnley at Watford and Everton's 1-0 beating of visiting Chelsea the following day.
Those results left Leeds fourth-bottom in the Premier League table and two points ahead of third-bottom Everton but with the Toffees have a game in hand.
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Hide AdThe Whites were left left level on points with fifth-bottom Burnley on the same amount of games played but the Clarets goal difference stood at minus 15 compared to United's minus 34.
However, Burnley then fell to a 3-1 defeat in Saturday's hosting of Aston Villa which has put United's destiny back in their own hands ahead of today's 2pm kick-off at the Emirates.
Everton also visit Leicester City at the same time.
Our live blog below will bring you all the pre-match build-up and team news followed by match updates and analysis.
The game is being broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Arsenal 2 Leeds United 1 recap
Key Events
- 2pm kick-off at the Emirates
Trouble for Firpo already
2: Hauls down Saka for a free kick to the right of the Leeds box, Saka too quick chasing a long ball
4-2-3-1 for Leeds
4: Joffy upfront, James in behind, Raphinha wide right, Harrison wide left. Klich and Phillips the two CDMs. Firpo left back, Ayling right back, Llorente and Koch the CBs.
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