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Arsenal are looking to respond after Manchester City defeated Liverpool in Saturday’s early kick off to pile the pressure on the Premier League leaders.
Mikel Arteta’s men have had their lead cut to five points but can restore it back to eight if they defeat Javi Gracia’s Leeds United at the Emirates stadium this afternoon. Illness has kept Arsenal’s star man, Bukayo Saka, on the bench but he could play a part later in the game if the Gunners require his services but with big matches on the horizon, Saka may sit this one out.
Leeds meanwhile are hoping to propel themselves further up the table. In a close and tense relegation battle - featuring all the teams from 20th up to 12th - any points that Leeds can take away from London today will be a big boost to their chances of survival.
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PENALTY! Jesus goes around Ayling and is taken down by the defender who slides to the floor and connects with the striker. The referee points straight to the spot.
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Ayling pokes the ball through to Summerville who is up against White on the edge of the Arsenal box. He waits for support with Harrison's effort pushed away by Ramsdale.
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Summerville sends the ball into the feet of Roca on the edge of the Arsenal box who sends a pass into the feet of the winger who rushes into the box. On his right foot, he curls a low effort straight at Ramsdale.
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Leeds are offering a threat on the break with Aaronson and Summerville sitting on the last defender when they win the ball and rush down the flanks to create an option.
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Harrison is playing his part in Leeds' defensive effort. Trossard tries to go around him but is being chashed by the Englishman and is forced to play the ball back.
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Arsenal are playing the ball around patiently looking for an opening. All of their outfeild players are inside Leeds' half with the away side happy for them to play it around the defence.
