Bruno Guimaraes has come to Arsenal's rescue again, coming off the bench to score the winner in a 2-1 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. It is the second time in three Premier League matches that the £75m summer signing has changed a game, following his crucial first goal in the 2-0 win at Sunderland in September.
The Gunners came from behind after Leeds took the lead in the 55th minute. Riccardo Calafiori equalised before Guimaraes, playing his first full home match, secured three points. The result lifts Mikel Arteta's side level on points with leaders Manchester City after a fifth win in six league games. However, Arsenal were far from their best for large parts of the match, and only a David Raya penalty save stopped them trailing at Sunderland as well.
The victory came after a heavy 3-0 defeat at Brighton, and the concerns are not limited to form. Arsenal have conceded five goals in six games, having been the league's meanest defence last season. The partnership of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba appears to be missing the injured Saliba's calmness, while Ezri Konsa, signed from Aston Villa for £55m, is still settling in.
Adding to the worries, Piero Hincapie was carried off during the warm-down after coming on as a late substitute. He was seen clutching his right ankle, and the severity of the injury remains unclear. Arteta praised Guimaraes's performance but insisted that the level shown against Leeds must be the standard every week.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing