Tag: Arsenal vs Leeds United

Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Can Arsenal face down the Anfield voodoo?

Arsenal's title race heats up with a crucial match at Anfield; can they overcome the challenge and send a strong message to Guardiola?
Arsenal's English defender Ben White celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta gives Ben White injury update

Before Arsenal's game against Leeds United on Saturday kicked off, Ben White was spotted leaving the warmup and going down the tunnel with the physio. After the game, Mikel Arteta confirmed the defender has been carrying a bit of a problem.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus sends message to Arsenal fans

Gabriel Jesus thanks Arsenal fans for support during goal drought, scores brace in 4-1 win over Leeds, and shares his journey to recovery.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) celebrates with Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 15, 2023. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta advises Saka to focus amid rising expectations

Mikel Arteta has urged Bukayo Saka to handle the mounting buzz and anticipation that comes with his success, while highlighting that the forward can still enhance his game.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah injury update: Training stepped up

Eddie Nketiah won't be available for Arsenal against Leeds United, but he's back training on grass and closing in on a return to full training.
LEEDS, ENGLAND: Leeds player Wilfried Gnonto shoots at goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on March 11, 2023. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

3 Leeds players ruled out for Arsenal clash

Javi Gracia confirmed bad news for Leeds United ahead of their game against Arsenal, with three players ruled out through new injuries.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on March 12, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta praises Leeds United boss

At his pre-match press conference, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commended Javi Gracia's impact on Leeds United, as the team collected seven points in his first four matches.
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (top) fouls Brentford's English striker Ivan Toney during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 11, 2023.

Injury latest on William Saliba as he’s ruled out of Leeds clash

William Saliba will miss Arsenal's clash with Leeds due to a back injury, and his fitness status after that remains in the balance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

William Saliba injury update for Leeds United clash

William Saliba is still a doubt for Arsenal's match against Leeds United this weekend, with the Gunners cautious about risking an injury flare-up.
LEEDS, ENGLAND: Tyler Adams of Leeds United looks on during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on March 11, 2023. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Leeds midfielder will miss Arsenal clash after surgery

Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams will miss their trip to Arsenal this weekend after surgery on a hamstring injury.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United celebrates after Raphael Varane of Manchester United (not pictured) concedes an own goal, the second goal for Leeds United, during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on February 08, 2023. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Good news for Leeds United duo ahead of Arsenal clash

Leeds United hope Wilfried Gnonto and Maximilian Wober have avoided long-term absences, but they remain doubts to face Arsenal.
FLORENCE, ITALY: Wilfried Gnonto of Italy arrives on the pitch during an Italy training session at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on March 20, 2023. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Leeds could miss 5 players vs Arsenal after triple international withdrawal

Leeds United are dealing with a number of injuries ahead of their visit to league leaders Arsenal, with Wilfried Gnonto now a doubt.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Episode 328: Eddie steadies Arsenal as D-day approaches

Matthew and Paul look back at the win over Leeds, praise Nketiah's ability to repeatedly close down goalies and try not to soil their undergarments ahead of Thursday's visit to the toilet bowl.

Early Arsenal team news as journalist names starting striker

Eddie Nketiah is set to keep his place in the starting lineup for Arsenal against former loan club Leeds United on Sunday, as his resurgence continues.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Cedric Soares after scoring their side's second goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Episode 311: Arsenal’s Villa Thriller as the reserves keep rolling on in the EFL...

Matthew and Anita look back the exciting performance against Aston Villa and the more functional victory over Leeds United, and discuss what we learned from the two.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Calum Chambers of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring their side's first goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Calum Chambers explains his goal celebration against Leeds United

Calum Chambers celebrated his goal against Leeds United by running over to the bench, and he explained why afterwards.
Charlie Patino joining the first team in training (Photo via Arsenal on Instagram)

How long will Charlie Patino be out injured?

Charlie Patino may well have had an opportunity to feature in Arsenal's League Cup squad on Tuesday, but he picked up an ankle injury in training.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta genuinely keen for Eddie Nketiah to stay

Arsenal tried to sell Eddie Nketiah during the summer and his contract expires next season but Mikel Arteta is keen for the goalscorer to stay at the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Ben White of Arsenal reacts as he leaves the pitch after being injured during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Ben White, Martin Odegaard & Kieran Tierney fitness updates

Ben White was taken off in the 55th minute against Leeds United so is the defender likely to face Leicester at the weekend and will Martin Odegaard and Kieran Tierney be back?
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Calum Chambers of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring their side's first goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Surprising player scores highest: Arsenal player ratings vs Leeds United

Arsenal beat Leeds United on Tuesday night with a largely second string team that stepped up and put in a good performance.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on September 18, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta names 4 things he likes about Nuno Tavares

Last season, when Arsenal were without Kieran Tierney, a world of problems followed but this season, the arrival of Nuno Tavares has made a massive difference.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Flo Balogun of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Salah Oulad M'Hand after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal U23 and Brighton & Hove Albion U23 at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2021. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

Arteta makes decision on youth players for Leeds United clash

Mikel Arteta is likely to stick with his senior players for Arsenal's League Cup clash with Leeds United, according to a report.

Heavy rotation, Martinelli to start: How Arsenal could line up vs Leeds United

Arsenal face Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in the League Cup on Tuesday, let's take a look at our predicted lineup for the last-16 clash.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta: It’s clicked with Aubameyang what he needs to do

Mikel Arteta has been praising Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who looks like a player reborn this season.
Arsenal v Leeds United - Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Leeds United's Patrick Bamford battle for the ball during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday February 14, 2021. Copyright: Julian Finney

6 Leeds United players could miss Arsenal clash through injury

Leeds United will be missing a few of their usual starters through injury when they visit the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Tuesday.
Arsenal video Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Bumper podcast: Auba’s back but Saka & Smith Rowe still key

Join the Daily Cannon team for this bumper Arsenal podcast talking Leeds, Benfica, front-line configurations, social media abuse & more
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: David Luiz of Arsenal wins a header over Patrick Bamford of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

0 more years? David Luiz new contract NOT offered…yet

Despite recent reports that a David Luiz new contract was on the horizon it seems there is still hope he will be released in the summer
LONDON, ENGLAND: Referee, Stuart Attwell gestures during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal get 21.7% of VAR decisions overturned compared to Premier League average

Arsenal fans know this hasn't been a great season for VAR decisions overturned in their favour, but it's probably worse than they thought.
Arsenal video Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

How Mikel Arteta’s subs almost messed up his excellent gameplan

Arsenal got a much needed Premier League victory over Leeds United, see how they did it using the press and how Mikel Arteta almost messed it up
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Willian of Arsenal comes on to replace Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans’ brutal comments when Willian replaced Smith Rowe

Willian made an appearance for Arsenal, immediately dropping the level of the team, and Arsenal fans did not take it well
Arsenal's English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe (L) leaves the pitch after being substituted off for Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 18, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

Gabriel Martinelli’s bench status explained

Mikel Arteta explained to the media why Gabriel Martinelli hasn't been starting games with the Brazilian only playing 53 minutes from a possible 900.
Referee Stuart Atwell (L) shows a red card to Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (R) to send him off for fouling Chelsea's English striker Tammy Abraham during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 21, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Arsenal referee for Leeds United game added to FIFA list

Stuart Atwell will take charge of Arsenal vs Leeds United after being added to the FIFA List for along with others who will make your head hurt.

He can unbalance a match: Marcelo Bielsa on Nicolas Pepe

Marcelo Bielsa has praised his former player, Nicolas Pepe, detailing what he believes the forward brings to the game.
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe leaves the pitch after being sent off after clashing with Leeds United's Macedonian midfielder Ezgjan Alioski during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on November 22, 2020. (Photo by MOLLY DARLINGTON / POOL / AFP)

Leeds United 28yo ‘can’t wait’ to play face Nicolas Pepe

Ezgjan Alioski can't wait to play against Nicolas Pepe again, according to his Leeds United teammate Patrick Bamford.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021 in West Bromwich, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta confirms a 2nd Kieran Tierney injury

Kieran Tierney has a knee injury on top of his lower leg problem, according to Mikel Arteta, to be further assessed in the coming days.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

Midfielder recalled: How Arsenal lineup vs Leeds United

Mikel Arteta faces a number of crucial choices ahead of Arsenal's game this weekend so how will Arsenal lineup vs Leeds United?
Arsenal's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey receives medical attention during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 6, 2021. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Major update on Thomas Partey injury ahead of Leeds United

Thomas Partey's injury is not serious and he could even make it back in time for the match against Leeds United on Sunday, according to a report.
Arsenal's Kieran Tierney warms up prior to the Premier League match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Copyright: Michael Regan

Kieran Tierney injury update

Arsenal hope Kieran Tierney won't be out for too much longer, with scans on his recent injury not showing any serious issues.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 06, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Leeds: A tale of two halves

Arsenal took part in a tale of two halves against Leeds United on Monday, struggling to get a foothold in the first before dominating the second to win.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal (L) argues with Rob Holding of Arsenal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 06, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

We are not good enough to relax: Arteta explains why Arsenal struggled against Leeds

Mikel Arteta explained that beating Manchester United was such a 'big release' it took Arsenal until the second half to get going against Leeds because some players thought they could relax.