'It has been a concerning few days because we could not decide until this morning if some players would be available and the line-up.' AFC
Arteta admits Arsenal endured ‘concerning few days’ before Leeds win – ‘we had things going on’Mikel Arteta was pleased that his Arsenal players overcame a “concerning few days” in midweek to beat Leeds United 4-1 at the Emirates.rivals Man City had earlier beaten Liverpool 4-1 to reduce the deficit at the top of the Premier League.
But it was Arsenal who went ahead against the run of play. Gabriel Jesus earned his side a spot-kick and the striker converted from the penalty spot to break the deadlock.Ben White and Granit Xhaka got on the scoresheet while Jesus netted his second. Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen scored a consolation for the visitors with around 15 minutes to go.
“We had a few things going on with some individuals. It has been a concerning few days because we could not decide until this morning if some players would be available and the line-up. After an international break, you do not know if they are in the frame of mind to come back and do the things necessary to win this league. I am really happy with the performance.
“I am so happy for him [Gabriel Jesus] after all the work from him and the staff throughout the last five months. Today, he got rewarded for that.
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