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Arsenal are expected to dominate the ball and the territory here and that should lead to them having a fair few corners, while Leeds tend to prioritise their effectiveness from set-pieces and so backing at least eight more concerns is a good shout, too.
Arsenal are facing Leeds in the first of six Premier League matches as domestic action resumes today after a long international break. Follow for updates and analysis from our writers on all today’s games.
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Sources: Man United and Arsenal monitor ‘exciting young talent’ from Premier League rivals
Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Bazoumana Touré, with the Newcastle United winger already attracting fresh attention only months after arriving at St James’ Park.
Viktor Gyökeres, Guimaraes and Jurriën Timber were all being readied by Arteta on the touchline with Arsenal in desperate need of a creative spark before Calafiori handed the Spaniard a lifeline. White headed Madueke's curling cross back across the box and left-back Calafiori was on hand to prod the ball past Trafford from close range.
Mikel Arteta’s defending Premier League champions, who were humbled 3-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion prior to the international break, found themselves trailing to a goal from Leeds’ James Justin but Riccardo Calafiori levelled matters swiftly before substitute Guimaraes, who had been on the pitch for seven minute, struck the winner.
Pending any sporting sanctions, the race for the title took a shift this weekend.
Arsenal lead the EPL Polymarket betting odds for the 2026-27 title at 62.5%, while Manchester City sit at 20.5% amid its upcoming appeal.