Arsenal FC 2 - 1 Leeds United FC — Highlights & Result

Arsenal finished top of the Premier League with 85 points last term, while Leeds United managed a 14th-place finish with 47 points. This encounter on 10 October 2026 reflected those previous standards as the hosts edged a tight contest to claim a 2-1 victory on matchday 6. Following this result, the standings are led by Manchester City on 15 points, leaving Leeds United six points behind the summit.

Both clubs arrived at this fixture on the back of impressive runs and strong starts to the season. Arsenal sat second in the table with 12 points, having won four of their opening five matches despite a recent stumble away at Brighton. Meanwhile, Leeds brought an unbeaten five-match sequence into the game, including four draws and a resounding home victory against Newcastle, keeping them fifth in the table with nine points.

Recent history heavily favoured the hosts based on previous meetings since 2025. Arsenal had comfortably triumphed in their last two encounters against this opponent, highlighted by a 5-0 victory in August 2025 and a 4-0 away win later that season.

Looking ahead, Arsenal return to action at home against Lille on 13 October. Leeds United prepare for their next fixture at home against Manchester United on 18 October.

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