Bukayo Saka from the Premier League has scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists this season. Premier League leaders Arsenal retained their victory in a dramatic final that was delayed by about 40 minutes due to a power outage.
There was drama in stoppage time when referee Chris Kavanagh sent off Arsenal's Gabriel for dismissing Leeds striker Patrick Bamford and awarded the hosts a penalty, but Kavanagh was on the pitch Both decisions were overturned after checking the matter on side monitors.
Before the extra-time controversy, Leeds was awarded a penalty when William Saliba had possession, but Bamford's shot went wide.
Leeds piled on the pressure and Luis Sinisterra's goal-bound shot was blocked by Gabriel, while Brenden Aaronson's arrowed strike from long range was pushed away by Aaron Ramsdale.
Bamford at center of controversial contest Arsenal's only blemish this season has been a defeat at Manchester United and the Gunners showcased their mettle by somehow holding on for the victory.
In stoppage time, it looked as though he would get the opportunity of a reprieve when Kavanagh showed Gabriel a red card for kicking out at Bamford, but after consultation with VAR decided the striker had pushed the defender first.
Leeds had plenty of chances with the lively Luis Sinisterra drilling wide and seeing a low shot tipped wide by Ramsdale.
Arsenal continues to show promise The full-time whistle sparked wild celebrations from Arteta, with his side recording Arsenal's best league record after 10 games since the 1904-05 season.
Playing from the right-hand side, England midfielder Saka tormented Leeds' Struijk for much of the game and the only goal came via that channel.
Though Leeds threatened until the end, Arsenal managed to claim their fourth clean sheet away from home in a campaign that is full of promise.
Power cut causes long delay Referee Chris Kavanagh was unable to communicate with the video assistant referee The earlier delay because of a power outage outside Elland Road meant referee Kavanagh could not communicate with VAR, which would play a crucial role when the match eventually resumed.
Kavanagh had to watch replays of both Saliba's handball and the incident between Gabriel and Bamford at the end on the pitchside monitor before making his final decisions.
Player of the match Bukayo Saka with an average of 7.57 Leeds United.
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