Leeds United 1-4 Arsenal - recap: Marcelo Bielsa reaction from Elland Road as Gunners put Whites to sword
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The top flight fixture in West Yorkshire is the only remaining game in the division today with Covid wreaking havoc in terms of postponements.
Bielsa's first team squad has been hit by a major injury crisis with a small number of senior players available this weekend against the Gunners.
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Key Events
- Leeds United host Arsenal in the Premier League
- Elland Road clash only top flight game today
- Whites sit 16th, Gunners are fourth
- Kick-off in LS11 is at 5.30pm
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- RESULT: Leeds United 1-4 Arsenal
MESLIER SAVE
4. Arsenal come straight back, Partey this time into the box and Meslier saves really well with a strong hand at the near post. Leeds clear the corner after a bit of frantic play.
Arsenal pressure
6. The Gunners spread the ball around the Leeds half, it eventually results in a shot from Tierney from distance but it’s straight at Meslier.
Harrison limping
9. He goes for a ball on the far side and gets caught with a knee in the back of the leg as he jumps for a header. Moving slowly, hopefully he’ll be okay. Leeds do not need that.
Gelhardt taken out
10. Joffy is doing well in the early exchanges, he’s using his body to win some free-kicks and take the pressure off Leeds. Arsenal dominating the ball but haven’t done a lot with it apart from the huge chance for Lacazette.
Arsenal attack
12. Martinelli down the left, Drameh stays on his feet and holds him up as he gets to the box. Low ball in and Odegaard steps over it but there’s no runner behind. Leeds clear.
One to watch
14. Harrison has been limping for a couple of minutes since that challenge on the far side. Summerville out warming up.
Arsenal take the lead
16. Harrison lost the ball on the wing trying to find Dallas, ball drops to Forshaw in the area and under pressure he loses it. Leeds claiming a foul by Lacazette on the midfielder as Martinelli finds the net. VAR says no foul. On we go. Arsenal ahead. 0-1.
Dallas down
18. Dallas has now taken a Saka shot to the back of the head inside the Leeds box. Needs treatment. Harrison still doesn’t look right with that potential dead leg either.
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