Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Leeds United FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Leeds United FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Sat 18 Dec 2021 · 17:30 UTC Elland Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Joe Gelhardt 52' Y
Stuart Dallas 56' Y
Y 86' Granit Xhaka
Robin Koch 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Elland Road.

Match Details

  • Referee John Brooks
  • Referee
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Michael Oliver
5 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 13.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Manchester City FC 5 15
2 Arsenal FC 5 12
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5 10
4 Brentford FC 5 9
5 Leeds United FC 5 9
6 Liverpool FC 5 9
7 Everton FC 5 9
8 Hull City AFC 5 8
9 Newcastle United FC 5 8
10 Chelsea FC 5 7
11 Ipswich Town FC 5 6
12 Manchester United FC 5 5
13 Nottingham Forest FC 5 5
14 Sunderland AFC 5 4
15 Crystal Palace FC 5 4
16 Aston Villa FC 5 4
17 AFC Bournemouth 5 3
18 Coventry City FC 5 3
19 Fulham FC 5 2
20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 5 2

Head-to-Head

1
7
Leeds United FC 8 games · Avg 3.6 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-18 Leeds United FC 1–4 Arsenal FC 2021-02-14 Arsenal FC 4–2 Leeds United FC 2020-11-22 Leeds United FC 0–0 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Dec Arsenal FC H 1–4 L
14 Dec Manchester City FC A 0–7 L
11 Dec Chelsea FC A 2–3 L
05 Dec Brentford FC H 2–2 D
30 Nov Crystal Palace FC H 1–0 W
27 Nov Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–0 D
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Dec Leeds United FC A 4–1 W
15 Dec West Ham United FC H 2–0 W
11 Dec Southampton FC H 3–0 W
06 Dec Everton FC A 1–2 L
02 Dec Manchester United FC A 2–3 L
27 Nov Newcastle United FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Leeds United FC Arsenal FC
#5 Position #2
9 Points 12
5 Played 5
2 / 3 / 0 W / D / L 4 / 0 / 1
7 Scored 8
3 Conceded 4
+4 GD +4
1.80 PPG 2.40
40% Win % 80%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
40% Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season
60% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Leeds United FC are 5th (9 pts). Arsenal FC are 2nd (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Leeds United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Leeds United FC
Dominic Calvert-Lewin 2 G 1 A
Jayden Bogle 2 G
Anton Stach 1 G
Arsenal FC
Bukayo Saka 3 G
Martin Odegaard 2 G
Kai Havertz 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Leeds United FC welcome Arsenal FC for this crunch clash at Elland Road.
  • 5' It looks surprising Leeds United FC does not make any changes. Granit Xhaka has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 16' Against the run of play, Martinelli has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leeds United FC and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 28' A stunning finish from Martinelli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 29' Martinelli has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
  • 31' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Jack Harrison has done his job and it is now time for Crysencio Summerville to step up.
  • 36' Leeds United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' It’s high time Marcelo Bielsa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 42' Brilliant from the ! Bukayo Saka makes it 0-4 with a superb finish on 42.
  • 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
  • 52' Joe Gelhardt is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
  • 56' It’s a booking for Leeds United FC player. Stuart Dallas gets a Yellow card.
  • 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leeds United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 64' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 64 minute. Takehiro Tomiyasu leaves to be changed by Cedric.
  • 69' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 74' Cody Drameh is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Leeds United FC tonight.
  • 75' The deadlock is broken! Raphinha gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Bukayo Saka as he leaves the pitch. Emile Smith Rowe steps in for Arsenal FC.
  • 79' Leeds United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Greenwood is hanging Mateusz Klich on the field on 79 minute.
  • 81' Leeds United FC ring the changes. Crysencio Summerville has done his job and it is now time for Liam McCarron to step up.
  • 84' What a strike from Emile Smith Rowe! The score is 1-5.
  • 85' Arsenal FC make a change. Martin Odegaard trudges off to be replaced by Nuno Tavares on 85 minutes.
  • 86' The referee calls foul for Granit Xhaka. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Robin Koch.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-4.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Bielsa

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 3
Martinelli 3
Eddie Nketiah 2
Gabriel Jesus 2
Bukayo Saka 2
Diego Llorente 1
Bukayo Saka 1
Helder Costa 1

Head to Head

2021-12-18 Leeds United FC 1–4 Arsenal FC 2021-02-14 Arsenal FC 4–2 Leeds United FC 2020-11-22 Leeds United FC 0–0 Arsenal FC

Leeds United FC Form

2021-12-18 Leeds United FC 1–4 Arsenal FC L 2021-12-14 Manchester City FC 7–0 Leeds United FC L 2021-12-11 Chelsea FC 3–2 Leeds United FC L 2021-12-05 Leeds United FC 2–2 Brentford FC D 2021-11-30 Leeds United FC 1–0 Crystal Palace FC W 2021-11-27 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0–0 Leeds United FC D

Arsenal FC Form

2021-12-18 Leeds United FC 1–4 Arsenal FC W 2021-12-15 Arsenal FC 2–0 West Ham United FC W 2021-12-11 Arsenal FC 3–0 Southampton FC W 2021-12-06 Everton FC 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-12-02 Manchester United FC 3–2 Arsenal FC L 2021-11-27 Arsenal FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC27% Draw27% Arsenal FC46%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Arsenal FC
73%
Leeds United FC or Arsenal FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leeds United FC20% Draw45% Arsenal FC35%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 22% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.