Leeds 0-1 Arsenal: 3 Talking Points as Gunners Remain top

Leeds 0-1 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Gunners remain top

LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal reacts after Patrick Bamford of Leeds United (not pictured) missed their penalty during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) /

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LEEDS, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 16: Gabriel Magalhaes and Rob Holding of Arsenal clash with Patrick Bamford of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal FC at Elland Road on October 16, 2022, in Leeds, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) /

2. VAR does its thing… finally

The 1-0 win for the Gunners could have been vastly different had it not been for VAR. In stoppage time, Gabriel got into a tussle with Patrick Bamford, and he appeared to kick out at the Leeds striker, who went down in the area. Referee Chris Kavanagh pointed to the spot and gave Gabriel a straight red card.

▪️ Leeds awarded a penalty in added time, Gabriel sent off
▪️ VAR reverses the decision, Gabriel's card reduced to a yellow
▪️ FT: Leeds 0-1 Arsenal pic.twitter.com/2VBE7LXcmW
— XI football (@XIfutball) October 16, 2022

However, upon looking at the replays, it was clear there wasn’t even a foul on Bamford. Arsenal got lucky, no doubt, as Gabriel again got himself into strife, something that he needs to get a handle on as this little incident could have cost his side three points.

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