Sunday , 16 August 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
3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 2.7 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

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
#21 Position #8
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Leeds United FC are 21st (0 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Leeds United FC and Arsenal FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Leeds United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Arsenal FC's shape.
  • 10' Joe Gelhardt has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' Arsenal FC have won 725 goals from 414 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 16' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Martinelli makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 21' The 27-year-old Martin Odegaard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 4 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leeds United FC and Arsenal FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 28' Martinelli has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
  • 29' The deadlock is broken! Martinelli gets on the scoresheet 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' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 41' Arsenal FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 42' Bukayo Saka has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 42 minutes.
  • 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam Forshaw, as he is very good at scoring at Elland Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 52' It’s a booking for Leeds United FC player. Joe Gelhardt gets a Yellow card.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stuart Dallas on 56.
  • 61' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Robin Koch suffering a number of foals already.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Takehiro Tomiyasu is replaced by Cedric.
  • 69' Japan international Takehiro Tomiyasu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 74' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 75' Raphinha makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and Leeds United FC are in front.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Emile Smith Rowe on, Bukayo Saka off on 78 minutes.
  • 79' Time for substitution for Leeds United FC. Mateusz Klich is replaced by Sam Greenwood.
  • 81' The whistle greets Crysencio Summerville as he departs to be replaced by Liam McCarron.
  • 84' A stunning finish from Emile Smith Rowe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 85' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Nuno Tavares comes on to replace Martin Odegaard.
  • 86' Controversy at the stadium! Granit Xhaka argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Robin Koch.
  • Another three points for Arsenal FC.

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
Gabriel Jesus 2
Bukayo Saka 2
Eddie Nketiah 2
Rasmus Kristensen 1
Pascal Struijk 1
Granit Xhaka 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
1 / 4
0.69 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC22% Draw30% Arsenal FC48%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Arsenal FC
78%
Leeds United FC or Arsenal FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leeds United FC13% Draw53% Arsenal FC34%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 1
16.4%
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
13%
0 – 2
11.3%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
2.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 4
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 13% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 26% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 15% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✗

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