Arsenal made hard work of Leeds, but when they finally stepped it up, two goals in eight minutes were enough to turn the game around.

We discuss another slow start, Arteta’s team selection and the substitutions that changed the game. Bruno Guimarães made an immediate impact, Declan Rice came alive in the final half-hour, and Riccardo Calafiori continues to play a role that nobody seems quite able to define.

There’s plenty to debate going forward too. Noni Madueke impressed on the left, but what does that mean for Eberechi Eze? Should Viktor Gyökeres be starting ahead of Kai Havertz? And with Bukayo Saka still searching for his best form, are the concerns justified, or are we expecting too much after just six games?

Three points secured, but another performance that leaves us with plenty to talk about.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro
(01:32) - Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: The Performance Behind the Result
(04:49) - Noni Madueke Starts on the Left
(07:56) - Where Does Eberechi Eze Fit?
(10:20) - Havertz vs Gyökeres: Arteta's No. 9 Decision
(17:02) - Lewis-Skelly vs Bruno Guimarães: The Midfield Selection
(21:31) - Does Bruno Unleash Declan Rice?
(28:43) - Match Review: Arsenal's Slow Start
(35:25) - First-Half Assessment & David Raya
(38:39) - 0-1 | James Justin Puts Leeds Ahead
(40:36) - 1-1 | Riccardo Calafiori Brings Arsenal Level
(43:45) - Calafiori's Freedom: What's His Actual Position?
(47:42) - Arteta's Triple Substitution
(51:03) - 2-1 | Bruno Guimarães Completes the Comeback
(53:34) - Declan Rice's Outstanding Final Half-Hour
(57:30) - Bukayo Saka's Missed Chance & the Form Debate
(01:03:45) - He Said What? | Arteta on Arsenal's Identity
(01:07:05) - He Said What? | Leeds, Madueke & the Substitutions
(01:10:45) - Ben White's Performance & the Right-Back Debate
(01:13:53) - Arsenal's Defensive Changes
(01:16:19) - Lille Preview: Rotation, Selection & Bayern on the Horizon
(01:20:33) - Closing Thoughts & Outro