Arsenal vs Leeds United

Arsenal had to dig in before finally getting the better of a stubborn Leeds side at the Emirates on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The first half offered little in the way of clear openings, and the sides went in level at the break with the score locked at 0-0. Whatever was said at half-time clearly worked, because Arsenal came out with far more purpose and pushed Leeds back for long spells. The breakthrough duly arrived in the second half, and a second goal followed soon after to give the home crowd something to really shout about, before Leeds grabbed a late consolation to make the finish nervier than it needed to be. In the end, Arsenal held on for a 2-1 win that keeps them firmly in the mix near the top of the table. For Leeds, there will be some encouragement in how they finished the game, but three more points slip away from a trip to north London. It's the kind of result that won't be remembered for its quality, but for Arsenal, a win is a win.

Arsenal beat Leeds United 2-1 at Emirates Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Leeds United had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.