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Guimarães Stunner Seals Comeback Win for Arsenal over Leeds, 10-Man Spurs Draw at United
Bruno Guimarães scored four minutes after coming on as Arsenal rallied with two second-half goals to move level on points with Manchester City.
On Saturday, Arsenal defeated Leeds United 2-1 as midfielder Bruno Guimarães scored on his home debut, netting just four minutes after entering as a substitute.
Coach Mikel Arteta's side bounced back from a heavy defeat at Brighton following an extended three-week international break, celebrating the manager's recent contract extension.
James Justin gave Leeds a 55th-minute lead before Riccardo Calafiori equalized seven minutes later, then Arsenal completed the comeback with a team goal in the 70th minute.
Arsenal moved level on points with Manchester City atop the Premier League table, ahead of City's Sunday trip to Liverpool for their first match since financial wrongdoing charges.
Arteta explained Guimarães had limited starts due to missing preseason after traveling to Australia and India, emphasizing the need to manage player conditions carefully ahead of upcoming fixtures.