Arsenal overcame a second-half scare to secure a 2-1 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. After falling behind to a James Justin strike, goals from Riccardo Calafiori and substitute Bruno Guimaraes ensured the three points remained in North London.
Mikel Arteta has made several major selection calls for Arsenal's Premier League clash against Leeds United. Key stars have returned directly to the starting lineup following international break injury concerns.
Declan Rice has labelled Mikel Arteta as the 'best' manager in world football after the Spaniard officially committed his long-term future to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners midfielder believes the club are incredibly fortunate to have retained a coach whose tactical obsession has transformed the north London side into Premier League champions.
Mikel Arteta confirmed that 16-year-old prodigy Max Dowman is fully available to face Leeds United. The Arsenal boss praised the youngster's humble character following his entry into the Guinness Book of Records.
Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight after signing a lucrative contract extension that will keep him at Arsenal until 2030. Speaking to the media for the first time since putting pen to paper, the Spaniard revealed the excitement surrounding the negotiations.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has delivered an extensive fitness briefing ahead of their trip to face Arsenal, confirming Daniel James is sidelined with a back problem. The German tactician also offered key updates on Joe Rodon, Jean-Matteo Bahoya, and Harry Wilson as the Yorkshire club prepare to defend their unbeaten start in North London.
From opening day introductions to intense fitness drills, beds at the training ground and breaking down language barriers, Stuart Dallas worked with one of football's biggest characters during his time in West Yorkshire and lifts the lid on life under 'The Crazy One'
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told GOAL why Leeds were right to take a calculated transfer “risk” on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and explained when the Whites will be able to start dreaming about European qualification. For now, their talismanic No.9 remains on international duty with England - as he fills back-up duties behind record-shattering captain Harry Kane.
Viktor Gyokeres has broken his silence regarding his future at Arsenal following a difficult period that has seen him lose his place in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI. Despite persistent rumours linking the Swedish international with a move away from north London, the forward insists he remains committed to the Premier League champions.
Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu admitted the squad were left frustrated after falling to a narrow 1-0 Nations League defeat against Portugal in Lisbon. Craig Bellamy's men battled determinedly throughout the contest but were undone by Joao Felix's deflected first-half strike, leaving the Leeds United star calling for higher standards going forward.
Leeds United secured a commanding 4-1 victory against Newcastle United at Elland Road, climbing to third in the Premier League table and handing the visitors their first defeat of the season. First-half goals from an own goal, Jayden Bogle, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin took the game away early on. Noah Okafor added a fourth, with Bazoumana Toure scoring a late consolation.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised the flourishing partnership between Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers following their match-winning impact against Leeds United. The Blues boss believes their long-standing friendship, dating back to their Manchester City academy days, is acting as a catalyst for Chelsea's attacking improvement.
Brenden Aaronson has been told, by former Whites winger Jermaine Pennant, why he does not “have to be Lionel Messi” in order to become a key performer for Leeds. The USMNT star is considered to embody as an individual what his current employers are as a club. He may not be the most talented player on the planet, but he can always be relied upon to work hard.
Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans has revealed the club and manager Daniel Farke are making strong progress towards a new long-term contract. With the German head coach in the final year of his current deal, the Elland Road hierarchy insist there is no need to rush negotiations.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for a disjointed performance that saw his side fall two goals behind against Leeds United before rallying for a remarkable Carabao Cup victory. The Blues boss admitted he made life "too difficult" for his rotated squad after making nine changes for the midweek clash at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea survived a massive scare in the Carabao Cup third round as they roared back from two goals down to secure a chaotic 6-3 victory over Leeds. Despite providing three crucial assists off the bench to orchestrate the revival, £117 million signing Morgan Rogers watched his close friend Cole Palmer walk away with the Player of the Match accolade. The playmaker playfully slammed the decision as 'criminal', sparking a hilarious post-match exchange between the team-mates.
Chelsea staged a stunning second-half comeback at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 12 minutes to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round. Trailing 1-0 at the break, Xabi Alonso made four half-time substitutions as Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto turned the frantic nine-goal thriller upside down.
Xabi Alonso has delivered a ruthless assessment of Chelsea’s squad depth by banishing one of the club's most expensive young prospects from first-team duties. The Spaniard, who has enjoyed a mixed start to life at Stamford Bridge, made it clear that certain players will have to look elsewhere for minutes as he refines his tactical project in west London.
Leeds have been advised to take inspiration from Manchester City and Erling Haaland when it comes to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with Whites legend Gordon Strachan telling GOAL why he is concerned about the Elland Road No.9’s workload. No striking additions were made to Daniel Farke’s ranks during the summer transfer window, with another deadline having passed.
Leeds United have been rocked by the news that cornerstone defender Joe Rodon is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a serious injury blow. The Wales international is facing at least two months out of action after limping out of the club's recent Premier League fixture against Brentford.
GOAL previews the biggest storylines of U.S. internationals playing abroad this weekend, including if Aaronson and Leeds can keep their strong start going.
Joe Rodon praised the depth across the Leeds United squad after they eased past Nottingham Forest 2-0 to reach the Carabao Cup third round. Having secured their second win at the City Ground in the space of three days, the Welsh international insisted everyone will have a big role to play as the Whites look to build early-season momentum.
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