Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal highlights: Press conference updates after late VAR drama
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Leeds United face arguably their sternest test of the 2022/23 campaign this afternoon as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal visit Elland Road in the Premier League.
Currently sitting atop the league table, Arsenal have won eight of their nine league fixtures this season and most recently beat Liverpool at the Emirates’ Stadium.
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Hide AdThe Gunners saw off the challenge of Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt in midweek during their Europa League exploits, too.
Striker Gabriel Jesus was missing from the travelling party in Scandinavia but is expected to feature this afternoon.
Leeds boast a clean bill of health, except for long-term absentee Stuart Dallas and sidelined Adam Forshaw.
Build-up, team news, match coverage and full-time reaction here throughout the afternoon.
Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal highlights: Press conference updates after late VAR drama
Leeds United team news
🚨 #LUFC XI: Meslier, Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Struijk, Roca, Adams, Aaronson, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rodrigo
Subs: Klaesson, Ayling, Firpo, Llorente, Klich, Summerville, Greenwood, Gelhardt, Bamford
Early team news
Luis Sinisterra expected to return to the starting line-up after serving his one match suspension last weekend
Early team news
Marsch on Bamford
I think he’s getting closer and closer to being 100% which he knows he hasn’t been in quite some time. He’s looked quite good in training this week. He’s part of the solution for us. It’s getting him physically better, fitter and sharper around the goal. I think he’s a very important guy. We need to keep him sharp and fit.
TV info
Unfortunately, Leeds vs Arsenal will not be broadcast live on UK television. Instead, Sky Sports are showing Aston Villa vs Chelsea at 2pm, which will then be followed by Liverpool vs Man City at 4.30pm.
We’ll have live blog updates throughout the day from Elland Road.
Welcome to Elland Road
Hello and welcome back to Elland Road where Leeds look to avoid going a sixth game in a row without victory.
In their way: table-topping Arsenal.
Live updates throughout the afternoon here.
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