Leeds United U23s 2-4 Arsenal U23s - recap: Whites fall to Gunners defeat in front of large Elland Road crowd

Leeds United's Under-23s squad return to Premier League 2 action on Friday night with the visit of Arsenal.
Leeds United's U23s host Arsenal at Elland Road this evening. Pic: GettyLeeds United's U23s host Arsenal at Elland Road this evening. Pic: Getty
Leeds United's U23s host Arsenal at Elland Road this evening. Pic: Getty

Mark Jackson's side will host the Gunners at Elland Road this evening as United's development squad return to LS11 for the first time this season.

A big crowd is expected at the club's home ground and we'll have all the latest right here on our matchday blog.

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Leeds are searching for a first home win of the campaign and sit seventh in the top tier of the PL2. Arsenal are third - with both teams having played nine matches.

Follow all the latest below as we bring you pre-match build-up, in-game updates and post-match reaction:

U23s live - Leeds United v Arsenal (Elland Road)

Key Events

  • Leeds U23s host Arsenal in Premier League 2 action
  • Whites take on Gunners at Elland Road with big crowd expected
  • United searching for first home league win of 21/22
  • Leeds sit 7th, Arsenal are third
  • RESULT: Leeds United 2-4 Arsenal

Kick-off approaching

7pm KO here at Elland Road. Both teams are back in the changing room after their respective warm-ups.

Here come the teams

Leeds United and Arsenal emerge from the Elland Road tunnel. Updates to come...

1. We’re underway at Elland Road... Leeds kick-off.

Three at the back for Leeds

2. Early signs are it’s a three at the back for Leeds tonight. Moore, Kenneh and Cresswell as the three centre-backs.

3. Bate drives at the Arsenal defence. Miller is down the left and delivers but Hein catches the cross.

4. Kenneh wins the ball back in midfield. He threads a lovely ball through to Summerville. He is in... but Hein saves well. Corner.

5. Cresswell makes a lovely run... he loses his man and heads over the bar. Head in hands. It was a free header.

6. Miller now shoots over from inside the box. Clever back heel from Dean found him. Flag was raised, though. Arsenal struggling to get out early on.

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