Brief

Arsenal rally to beat Leeds 2-1 with first Emirates goals from Calafiori and Guimarães

Defending champions Arsenal came from behind to win, moving level on points with Manchester City.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:20:22 GMT

Defending Premier League champions Arsenal overturned a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, according to the Associated Press.

What happened

Leeds took the lead in the 55th minute when James Justin finished a cross from Gabriel Gudmundsson after David Raya failed to collect the ball. Arsenal responded seven minutes later when Ben White headed a cross to Riccardo Calafiori, who slotted the equaliser from close range. A triple substitution by Mikel Arteta introduced Bruno Guimarães, Victor Gyokeres and Jurrien Timber. Ten minutes after the change, a quick free‑kick was flicked among Arsenal players before Declan Rice set up Guimarães, who struck from outside the area into the bottom left corner to complete the comeback.

What the reports add

The AP story notes that the win came on the day Arsenal celebrated Arteta’s contract extension and after a heavy defeat to Brighton. It also highlights that the victory moved Arsenal level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table ahead of City’s upcoming match at Liverpool.

What was said

The article does not contain direct quotes from players or managers, but it references Arteta’s decision to make a “triple change” that helped secure the win.

How it came about

Arsenal entered the match after a three‑week international break and a recent loss to Brighton. The win was also the first time both Calafiori and Guimarães scored at the Emirates, marking personal milestones for the defender who joined in 2024 and the Brazilian midfielder who arrived from Newcastle earlier in the season.

Key facts

Arsenal beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Riccardo Calafiori scored his first Emirates goal. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Bruno Guimarães scored his first Emirates goal. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Leeds led 1-0 after a James Justin goal in the 55th minute. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Mikel Arteta made a triple substitution before the winning goal. (winnipegfreepress.com)