Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League after coming from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over visiting Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in matchday six.
The defending champions raised their tally to 15 points, temporarily drawing level with Manchester City at the top of the table and remaining second on goal difference, though Pep Guardiola’s side hold a game in hand against Liverpool.
Following a goalless first half, James Justin stunned the home crowd by putting Leeds ahead in the 55th minute, capitalizing on a setup from Gabriel Gudmundsson to put Daniel Farke’s side on track to maintain their unbeaten start.
Arsenal’s response was swift, taking just seven minutes to draw level as Riccardo Calafiori restored parity in the 62nd minute. Mikel Arteta then turned to his bench, introducing Bruno Guimarães in place of Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Guimarães needed just six minutes to make an immediate impact, connecting with a pass from Declan Rice to slot home the winning goal in the 70th minute, completing Arsenal’s comeback and securing all three points in North London.
The Gunners dominated possession with 61% and registered 12 shots compared to Leeds’ 10, with both sides tied at five shots on target. The defeat brought an end to the visitors’ unbeaten run, having recorded two wins and three draws across their opening five fixtures.
The victory serves as a crucial response for Arsenal following their heavy 3-0 defeat against Brighton prior to the international break—their first setback of the season after kicking off their title defense with four consecutive wins against Coventry, Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Sunderland.
Arteta’s men have little time to celebrate, as they host French side Lille on Tuesday evening in the UEFA Champions League league phase, following an opening 1-0 away win against Napoli in Italy. They then travel to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday evening, capping off a week that will swiftly test their ability to build a new winning streak.
