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Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City

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Arsenal hit back to beat Leeds and draw level with Man City
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Arsenal defeated Leeds 2-1 in a Premier League match, with substitute Bruno Guimaraes scoring the winning goal after falling behind early in the second half. The win brings Arsenal level with Manchester City in the standings.

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The result significantly impacts the Premier League title race, especially amid ongoing financial rule investigations involving Manchester City.

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Mikel Arteta's champions struggled to impose themselves against well-organised opponents in the first half but found their mojo after half-time to make it five wins from six games this season.

Defender James Justin gave Leeds a deserved lead early in the second half at the Emirates, silencing the home crowd in the October sunshine.

But Arsenal were level minutes later through Riccardo Calafiori, and substitute Bruno Guimaraes scored what turned out to be the winner after a finely crafted team goal.

The focus returned to the pitch on Saturday after the bombshell announcement that City had been found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

But Arsenal, who had a perfect record before their 3-0 defeat by Brighton last month, struggled to break down Daniel Farke's physical team in the first half.

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