Leeds United back Farke before Arsenal test
James Trafford was questioned after Leeds United’s 2-1 defeat at Arsenal, with Ally McCoist saying he was ‘not sure’ the keeper should have let Riccardo Calafiori’s equaliser slip in.
Leeds United led through James Justin and were the better side for an hour, but Arsenal turned it around through Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimarães to end Leeds United’s unbeaten start.
Daniel Farke hit out at Paul Tierney after Leeds United’s 2-1 loss at Arsenal, saying there was ‘no consistency’ as Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu were booked while fouls on Dominic Calvert-Lewin went unpunished.
After Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Leeds United, home fans focused on Bukayo Saka’s dip in form rather than the comeback, despite goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimarães.
A preview of Arsenal v Leeds United backed a 2-0 home win, noting Leeds United’s unbeaten start and strong defence, while listing predicted line-ups and key injury concerns for both sides.
Resurfaced Arsenal goals highlighted Leeds United’s past goalkeeping issues, with the piece arguing James Trafford gives Daniel Farke a stronger chance of avoiding another heavy defeat.
Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Leeds United also saw Mikel Arteta start six English players, the club’s highest Premier League tally since 1999, before Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimarães scored.
Leeds United’s unbeaten run ended in a 2-1 loss at Arsenal after James Justin’s opener was overturned by Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimarães, despite a strong first-half display.
Leeds United pushed Arsenal hard after James Justin’s 55th-minute goal, but Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimarães led the comeback in a 2-1 defeat shaped by Mikel Arteta’s triple substitution.
Chris Sutton said Leeds United are a ‘very different proposition’ to last season’s 5-0 defeat and will give Arsenal a stern test, but predicted a 2-0 home win.
Jamie Carragher praised Daniel Farke and Leeds United’s consistency, saying there were doubts over the manager after promotion but he has impressed with his system and turnaround.
Leeds United should resist January interest in Sean Longstaff despite him not starting regularly, with his depth seen as vital if injuries hit midfield before next summer.
Mikel Arteta confirmed 16-year-old Max Dowman is available for Arsenal’s game with Leeds United, praising his focus and the support around the record-breaking midfielder.
Everton have reportedly been put up for sale, a development Leeds United’s 49ers will watch closely given the potential impact on a Premier League rival’s spending power and ambitions.
Ahead of Leeds United’s trip to Arsenal, David Seaman backed Viktor Gyökeres to start if Kai Havertz misses out, while Ray Parlour warned Arsenal must alter their approach.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were lucky to beat ‘incredible’ Leeds United 2-1, praising Daniel Farke’s side as well-organised, physical and dangerous from set pieces after James Justin’s opener.
Paraag Marathe praised Daniel Farke as ‘tremendous’ and said he looks forward to ‘many many more games’ with him, hinting at Leeds United extending the manager’s deal beyond this season.
Predicted Leeds United XI for Arsenal has Anton Stach starting higher in midfield, James Justin preferred over Jaka Bijol, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin with Noah Okafor up front amid Joe Rodon and Dan James absences.
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe urged a ‘just’ outcome after Manchester City’s guilty verdict, saying all clubs want a level playing field as the appeal process unfolds.
