Arsenal Overcomes Early Deficit to Beat Leeds 2-1 as Premier League Resumes

Arsenal rallies from a goal down to defeat Leeds 2-1, with Guimaraes scoring winner. Premier League returns after international break.

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October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Arsenal staged a dramatic comeback to beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes scoring the decisive goal in the second half.

The match marked the return of the Premier League following an extended international break, as teams looked to regain momentum. Arsenal, who had suffered a 3-0 loss to Brighton prior to the break, struggled in the first half but found their rhythm after halftime to secure the win.

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Leeds took an early lead in the 55th minute through James Justin, but Riccardo Calafiori equalized seven minutes later. Manager Mikel Arteta made key substitutions, including Guimaraes, who netted the winner in the 70th minute with a low shot into the far corner. Calafiori praised the team’s resilience, saying they deserved the victory after a tough game.

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