Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: Bruno Guimarães winner hands Leeds their first league defeat

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Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1, NBC Sports reports. James Justin put Leeds ahead, before Riccardo Calafiori equalised. Bruno Guimarães then scored the winner. It was Leeds' first league defeat of the season

The result takes Arsenal to 15 points. That puts them level with Manchester City, although City stay ahead on goal difference. It is an encouraging start to the season for Mikel Arteta's side. Coming from behind against a team in good form shows character

Arteta was in confident mood afterwards. He said the team wanted to prove they are something special and unique. That kind of statement shows the belief inside the squad. Arsenal have been building towards a title challenge for several seasons

Leeds will be disappointed but not discouraged. Going ahead at Arsenal shows they can compete with the best. Their unbeaten start had been one of the stories of the early season. One defeat away to a title contender is nothing to be ashamed of

Bruno Guimarães getting the winner is a nice storyline. He has been a key midfielder for years, and goals from midfield make a big difference in tight games. Calafiori's equaliser also highlights how dangerous Arsenal's defenders can be going forward. The title race looks like it could be close between Arsenal and City again

Are Arsenal serious title contenders this season? And can Leeds keep up their strong start after this first defeat?

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Calm Paige

Bruno Guimarães in an Arsenal shirt still takes some getting used to. He was such a big part of Newcastle for years. Scoring a winner like this will win the fans over quickly. Smart signing

Experience like his matters in a title race. He brings energy and quality to the midfield

Cheeky Kernel

City staying ahead on goal difference shows how tight it is. These two have dominated recent seasons. Liverpool and others will want to join the race too

Should be an exciting season. Every goal could matter in May. Two strong teams pushing each other again

Yasmin_63

Calafiori scoring from defence is a sign of how Arsenal play now. Defenders join attacks and contribute goals. It makes them hard to defend against. Arteta has built a very complete team

Set pieces are a big weapon for them too. It adds an extra threat opponents struggle to plan for
COYB — you know who you are

Tel

Leeds have been brilliant so far. Losing away at Arsenal is no disaster. Their start shows they belong in the league

They will win plenty more games this season. Survival looks very achievable on this form. The fans have every reason to be proud

QubitZero13

Arteta's comment about being special and unique is confident. Some will call it arrogant, but belief matters in a title race. Players need to feel they can win it. Talk is cheap until May, though

Confidence breeds confidence. Belief has been building at the club for years