LEEDS. Arsenal had a straightforward win over Leeds United. Arsenal got an early 4-0 lead with 4 goals from G. Martinelli (16′), G. Martinelli (28′) and B. Saka (42′). Leeds United tried to recover with a goal from Raphinha (75′). Nevertheless, the match was closed by a goal (84′) scored by E. Smith Rowe for Arsenal.

The match was played at the Elland Road stadium in Leeds on Saturday and it started at 5:30 pm local time. The referee was Andre Marriner with the collaboration of Edward Smart and Scott Ledger. The 4th official was John Brooks. The weather was foggy. The temperature was quite cold at 4.3 degrees Celsius or 39.76 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 97%.​

Match Statistics​

Ball possession

None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Leeds United was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Arsenal that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Arsenal was more aggressive with 36 dangerous attacks and 21 shots of which 12 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Arsenal won the match.​

Leeds United shot 9 times, 2 on target, 7 off target. Talking about the opposition, Arsenal shot 21 times, 12 on target, 9 off target.

Cards

Leeds United received 3 yellow cards (J. Gelhardt, S. Dallas and R. Koch). Regarding the opposition, Arsenal received 1 yellow card (G. Xhaka).

Standings

After playing this match, Leeds United will stay with 16 points to hold in the 16th place. Regarding the opposition, Arsenal will have 32 points to remain in the 4th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Premier League, Leeds United will play away against Liverpool on the 26th of December with a 2-0 head to head stats in favor of Liverpool (1 draw).

Arsenal will play away agasint Norwich City on the 26th of December with a 7-1 head to head stats in favor of Arsenal (3 draws).

Leeds United – Formation

Leeds United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera decided to play with the following team: Illan Meslier (7.5), Cody Drameh (6.8), Robin Koch (6.1), Luke Ayling (6.8), Stuart Dallas (6.4), Mateusz Klich (6.9), Adam Forshaw (7.1), Raphinha (6.6), Tyler Roberts (6.4), Jack Harrison (6.3) and Joe Gelhardt (6.7).

The home team had on the bench: A. Gray, Crysencio Summerville (6.6), Liam McCarron (6.6), N. Kenneh, L. Bate, K. Klaesson, Sam Greenwood (6.2), J. Jenkins and K. Moore.

Leeds United could not rely on the presence of C. Summerville (injured).

Substitutions

Leeds United made 3 changes: J. Harrison for C. Summerville (31′), M. Klich for S. Greenwood (78′) and C. Summerville for L. McCarron (81′).

Best player: Illan Meslier​

The most impressive player for Leeds United was the goalkeeper: Illan Meslier. His rating is 7.50. He performed 8 saves.

Arsenal – Formation

Arsenal started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).

Mikel Arteta Amatriain played with: Aaron Ramsdale (6.4), Takehiro Tomiyasu (6.5), Ben White (6.1), Gabriel Magalhães (6.4), Kieran Tierney (7.0), Bukayo Saka (7.4), Thomas Partey (7.2), Granit Xhaka (7.9), Gabriel Martinelli (8.6), Martin Ødegaard (8.1) and Alexandre Lacazette (6.6).

These were the players on the bench: Emile Smith Rowe (7.6), Mohamed Elneny, R. Holding, C. Chambers, N. Pépé, Cédric Soares (6.4), Nuno Tavares (6.6), B. Leno and E. Nketiah.

Arsenal could not rely on the presence of C. Soares (injured).

Substitutions

Arsenal made 3 changes: T. Tomiyasu for C. Soares (64′), B. Saka for E. Smith Rowe (78′) and M. Odegaard for N. Tavares (85′).

Best player: Gabriel Martinelli​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Arsenal was Gabriel Martinelli.

His rating is (8.6) with 2 goals, 24 passes (62% accurate) and 5 key passes. He was won 7 duels out of 15. He performed 5 crosses.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Premier League.​

• Leeds United – Arsenal – 1-4