Arsenal v Leeds LIVE: Champions in action as Premier League returns after Man City verdict

The Premier League returns with champions Arsenal hosting high-flying Leeds in the first fixture after the seismic Manchester City verdict.

Arsenal are second in the table with four wins from their opening five matches but were heavily, and easily, beaten by Brighton last time out as they went down 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. Fresh from signing a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until 2030, Arteta must now sweep that defeat aside as he looks to keep pace with current league leaders Manchester City – though there is plenty of uncertainty about how the rest of this season may pan out after recent news.

Leeds, meanwhile, remain unbeaten this season, winning twice and drawing their other three fixtures so far. They will expect to have to be at their best after making the trip south to London, though, as they go in search of a statement success.

Follow all of the latest from the Premier League clash with our live blog below:

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After an extended international break and a verdict to shake the sport, the Premier League is back with a bang as champions Arsenal welcome Leeds to the Emirates Stadium. The seismic ruling on Manchester City’s wrongdoing threatens to cast a shadow over the rest of the campaign, but, for now, it is keeping pace with the league leaders at the forefront of Mikel Arteta’s mind after defeat to Brighton last time out.

Can they move level on points with the table-toppers with victory against an in-form Leeds? Kick off is at 12.30pm.