Express Sport hands out player ratings from the first match back after the international break.
Arsenal FC v Leeds United - Premier League 2026/27
Bruno Guimaraes changed the game for Arsenal (Image: Getty)
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal returned to winning ways in the first match back after the international break with comeback win at home against Leeds United Having waited three weeks to right the wrongs of the Brighton defeat, Arsenal continued to suffer problems, with Leeds dominating the first half. Jayden Bogle and Ethan Ampadu both had attempts saved by David Raya in the hosts' goal, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin ran the Arsenal defence ragged throughout the opening 45 minutes. At the opposite end, Kai Havertz had a couple of half-chances, but he was part of an attack that lacked potency. That carried over to the second half when Leeds eventually took the lead, with James Justin rifling home from inside the box to stun the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal dragged themselves back into it, with Riccardo Calafiori squeezing home the leveller. While Bruno Guimaraes scored off the bench to turn the game on its head. Here, Express Sport hand out player ratings following a busy game at the Emirates Stadium...
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Couldn't do much if anything for the Leeds opener, but had been their best player prior to the goal.
Just about recovered a poor performance with a clever assist for the Calafiori equaliser. Was subbed off immediately after.
The best of the Arsenal backline. Aware of the constant danger the Leeds attack had been offering and was well positioned to clean up when necessary.
Looked half a yard off it at times, which could be down to the extensive travelling during the international break.
Ghosted into the penalty area to link up with his full-back partner, and the shot was too powerful for the Leeds goalkeeper. Came close to a second moments later.
Fortunate not to have been banned following his rash kick in the Brighton defeat, but demonstrated his importance to Arsenal once again. Provided a delightful flick for the Guimaraes goal.
Provided plenty of energy in the middle of the park, but didn't exactly impact the match.
Arsenal FC v Leeds United - Premier League 2026/27
Riccardo Calafiori netted the equaliser (Image: Getty)
Had a golden opportunity to take the lead while the score was at 0-0, but hit a tame shot. Grew into the game when Guimaraes came off the bench.
Got into plenty of promising positions and created a couple of promising chances.
Didn't look fit at all. Was so easy to defend against, and on the half-chances he did get, the German lacked any sort of conviction.
It wasn't for a lack of trying, but just couldn't get anything to stick.
Changed the game. Arsenal were so passive in midfield before his introduction, but the Brazil international changed all of that. Started the move that led to his goal with a nutmeg and finished it with a stylish strike.
Offered much more at the tip of the attack than team-mate Havertz. Was giving the Leeds defenders something to think about.
Solid on the right-hand side.
No issues after coming on with 10 minutes to play.