Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points today with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leeds United at Elland Road.
The Gunners have garnered 27 points from their first 10 Premier League games this season, making it their best-ever start to a league campaign in their history.
There was a 30-minute delay to kick-off at Elland Road because of a problem with the match officials’ communication systems, but Mikel Arteta’s side were not adversely affected.
Bukayo Saka scored the game’s only goal in the 35th minute, blasting the ball high into the Leeds net with his right foot from inside the box.
It was the England international with Nigerian heritage’s fourth goal in his last three matches, but Leeds United almost snatched a point.
The hosts were awarded a penalty after a Video Assistant Referee review but Patrick Bamford’s effort from 12 yards in the 64th minute was well wide.
Arsenal escaped again in added time when VAR overturned a red card to Gabriel and a penalty to Leeds United.
Also today, there was an away win for another London club as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Villa Park.
Mason Mount scored both goals and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made a series of fine saves to earn Chelsea their fourth straight Premier League win and keep them in fourth place.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United played their first draw of the season in all competitions as they were held by Newcastle United.
The match ended 0-0, with both sides having credible penalty shouts ignored by the referee.
Newcastle United’s Joeliton hit the post twice in quick succession in the first half while substitute Marcus Rashford missed a glorious chance to earn Manchester United a late win in added time, heading wide from close range.
At the St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton and West Ham played out a 1-1 draw.
Romain Perraud gave the Saints the lead with a deflected shot in the first half but Declan Rice produced a fine finish after the break to earn the Hammers a point.
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo was on for 74 minutes for Southampton before he was replaced with another player with Nigerian blood, Sam Edozie.
