Arsenal secures a thrilling victory over Leeds and continues to chase the top spot.

Arsenal breathed a sigh of relief with the return of their captain Declan Rice, who started the match despite missing four games with the "Three Lions" during the international break.

The UEFA Champions League runners-up entered the match feeling joyful after renewing their Spanish coach Mikel Arteta's contract until 2030, but were surprised by their opponent's attacking boldness in the first 20 minutes, before threatening the net for the first time with a weak header from German Kai Havertz (21).

The home side was fortunate to keep a clean sheet in the first half, thanks to the brilliance of their Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, who saved the team several times, especially after stopping a dangerous shot from Swedish player Gabriel Gudmundsson (44).

Arsenal's defensive resilience crumbled when defender James Justin surprised them by scoring the opening goal (55), following a precise low pass from Gudmundsson.

However, Leeds did not enjoy the lead for long, as Italian Riccardo Calafiori quickly equalized with a shot that slipped through the hands of goalkeeper James Trafford in the 62nd minute.

Arsenal continued to apply pressure, and substitute Guimarães managed to score the go-ahead goal (70), after a brilliant back-heel pass from Rice.

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Arsenal achieved their fifth win after a surprising defeat in the previous round against Burnley (0-3), bringing their points total to 15 in second place, tied with league leaders Manchester City on goal difference.

Leeds suffered their first loss of the season, remaining at 9 points in fifth place, and continued their negative record against Arsenal, having not won against them in the league since 2003.

Arsenal breathed a sigh of relief with the return of their captain Declan Rice, who started the match despite missing four games with the "Three Lions" during the international break.

The UEFA Champions League runners-up entered the match feeling joyful after renewing their Spanish coach Mikel Arteta's contract until 2030, but were surprised by their opponent's attacking boldness in the first 20 minutes, before threatening the net for the first time with a weak header from German Kai Havertz (21).

The home side was fortunate to keep a clean sheet in the first half, thanks to the brilliance of their Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, who saved the team several times, especially after stopping a dangerous shot from Swedish player Gabriel Gudmundsson (44).

Arsenal's defensive resilience crumbled when defender James Justin surprised them by scoring the opening goal (55), following a precise low pass from Gudmundsson.

However, Leeds did not enjoy the lead for long, as Italian Riccardo Calafiori quickly equalized with a shot that slipped through the hands of goalkeeper James Trafford in the 62nd minute.

Arsenal continued to apply pressure, and substitute Guimarães managed to score the go-ahead goal (70), after a brilliant back-heel pass from Rice.