FC Arsenal turn game against Leeds United and stay close to City

At the Emirates Stadium the fans cheer as FC Arsenal overturns a 0-1 deficit to beat Leeds United. The German national player Kai Havertz leads the side, which wins 2-1 in front of the home fans. The home win keeps the Gunners close behind Manchester City in the title race.

Deficit becomes a home win

Leeds defender James Justin put the visitors ahead in the 55th minute. Just seven minutes later the Italian Riccardo Calafiori equalised, before Bruno Guimarães scored the winning goal in the 70th minute. In the caption Kai Havertz was seen duelling with Leeds United's Nico Elvedi.

For Leeds the defeat means the first relegation spell of the season in the Premier League. The side therefore had to end the league's previously unbeaten record.

Contract until 2030 and league position

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta extended his contract until the summer of 2030, a gift for the team after the win. With the three points, the Gunners keep pace with champions Manchester City, who also sit on 15 points.

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Manchester City have to play at Liverpool FC's stadium on Sunday at 5:30 pm, the first match since the financial‑scandal ruling. The Sky Blues therefore remain a direct rival for Arsenal.

Before the long international break the champions had already suffered a 0-3 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. The quick return to winning shows the team's resilience.

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The home win boosts the fans' confidence and confirms Arsenal's position as defending champion. With the new contract until 2030 the side looks optimistically ahead to the rest of the season.