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Today one of six games was on. Tomorrow it's *due to be* three out of four. See you then.

There were plenty of games outside the English top flight today.

• Barcelona needed a late winner to beat Elche 3-2
• Rangers earned a narrow win over Covid-hit Dundee United
• Two English players scored for Roma
• Blackburn hit four past Birmingham

Leeds United

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "There were two different halves. In the first half the difference [between the teams] could have been bigger. In the second half we should have scored more than one goal and prevented them from scoring more goals.

"The result is fair. Their performance was superior to ours, but there are things that we can value. The game is very simple to evaluate. We didn’t manage to provoke or generate a mistake from them in their own half. Our offensive game didn’t have the advantage of recovering the ball in the opponents’ half.

"Even if we pressed them better than we did against Manchester City, we didn’t manage to get them to make mistakes. They managed to provoke mistakes in our own half. That made it easier for them to attack."

On Leeds’ injuries: "I can’t ignore that we were missing 10 players. There are things like the participation of Koch, who hasn’t played in four months – it wasn’t ideal that he played. On Thursday, a player fell on [Charlie] Cresswell’s shoulder. It caused an injury. He was supposed to play today.

"In the case of [Diego] Llorente – who looks after his health so much – we found out that he was sick and going to be out for 10 days. So there’s eight absences in one line of the team. We have eight defenders less and three forwards less. I can’t deny that that’s a difficulty, but I can’t justify the defeat due to the absences."

On the fans’ support: "It’s an act of love towards the badge. In times where the support mostly only comes when the team is winning, to receive that company and that closeness after a third consecutive defeat – and having conceded 14 goals in three games – distinguishes the public of Leeds. It confirms how unconditional they are with their team."

Leeds have scored each of their 17 penalties in the Premier League. Of teams currently in the competition, only Liverpool (21) are on a longer current run of successful spot-kicks than the Whites.

Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to BBC Sport: "It was a really tough week but really positive with performances and results. We must be happy today.

"They had to play the most physical team in the league and they had to be ready. We had a nightmare to come to the hotel.

"They [the young players] are learning and they’re making a difference in the game. The senior players are playing a big role too.

"That’s what he [Gabriel Martinelli] can do. He’s getting a level of maturity. He’s so willing to learn. His passion in life is football. You can see that on the pitch.

"[Emile Smith Rowe has scored] seven in the league which is a remarkable figure. We wanted him to add it to his game."

Was it important to win to increase the gap with nobody else playing: "Absolutely. It puts pressure on them. We were really lucky to play today with everything that’s happening. I told the players to enjoy the game and give everything because I don’t know how this will develop."

Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was a great performance from the lads. They're the ones who have to execute [the game plan] against a team who are uncomfortable to play against. We've had three games in a week, very physical games. I'm very pleased.

"We had some intentions. I think the players understood the game really well. We were really effective and in the first half we were really good. I think we deserved these three wins and we're really pleased."

On Alexandre Lacazette: "He has a big talent – he makes the players around him better."

On Gabriel Martinelli's influence: "Huge. That's why you have to prepare a player. You can't throw in a player when he's not ready. He has so much still to improve. He's very humble. His big passion in life is football."

On Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: "He wasn't involved in today's game. Let's see. There's a privacy matter at the moment that I have to respect."

On Covid cases in the squad: "Everyone is healthy. We always follow the guidelines. Now it's play as you can and we'll play as we can. [The Premier League] will make the best decision for everybody. We want to play all under the same rules. That's where I think they have to come forward. Whatever they decide is best for the competition, but it has to be explained."

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Some 52% of Arsenal’s Premier League goals this season have been netted by players aged 21 or under (14/27), with only Leeds in 1999-00 (65%) having a higher such ratio within a single Premier League campaign.

Arsenal

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli to BBC Sport: "Today we were good away from home.

"I think we did our job and we played so well. It was a great performance.

"I was trying to score more but the most important thing is the victory.

"I'm so happy. Five games in a row [starting] I'm trying to give my best on and off the pitch.

"We know how difficult the Premier League is. We need to play well every game and try to win every game."

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Gabriel Martinelli, at 20 years and 183 days, is the youngest player to score a league double for Arsenal since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain against Crystal Palace in February 2014 (20y 171d).

Arsenal had 11 shots on target in the first half – the most on record (since 2003-04) of any side in the opening 45 minutes in a single match in the Premier League.

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Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven away games against Leeds. Four of those have been 4-1 wins.

Leeds United

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa to Sky Sports: "Two different halves. The second half, we could have won it but the first half we could have lost it by more goals.

"The losses of the ball in our own half and centre of the pitch increases the offensive power of the opponent. To increase the amount of danger we can create, we need to recover the ball when they play out.

"They managed to take the ball off us when we were trying to build and attack and we couldn’t - that’s what explains the difference."

On whether those problems are down to injuries: "We’re all used to playing together. We prepare ourselves with all the players.

"They prevented us from getting into their half with combination play. Through their recoveries and build-up of their play they created danger."

On injuries to Jack Harrison, Stuart Dallas and Raphinha: "They’re just knocks."

Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness speaking to Sky Sports: "Arsenal will never have an easier away game this year.

"That first half they could have had six or seven goals. Leeds were so disjointed, they made some strange decisions."

Arsenal

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was a very good result. It’s so important for the team. All the team played well and we’re so happy with the work and the result.

"That’s what Mikel [Arteta] asks from us. Every time we go into the final third we need to be dangerous.

"As I always say, we have a young team but a very strong team with good players. Emile [Smith Rowe] came from the bench and scored another goal. I’m so happy for the team."

On his second goal: "It was a great pass from Granit [Xhaka] – thanks to him as well. Not just me, the whole team enjoyed the second goal."

On his partnership with Alexandre Lacazette: "He always attracted the centre-back and I had the chance to go in behind. We’re doing well."

Former Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford, speaking to Sky Sports: "It has been disastrous the last couple of weeks [for Leeds]. Injuries to key players, [injuries to] the starting XI.

"It was extremely disappointing from a creativity perspective. Defensively Leeds were all over the place, it was too easy for Alexandre Lacazette to lose his man. The Arsenal wingers exploited Leeds very well."

This is the first time Leeds have lost three successive league games under Marcelo Bielsa.

Leeds have 16 points from 18 Premier League games this season, the joint-fewest they have ever earned from their first 18 matches of any league campaign, along with 2006-07 in the Championship.

They are five points above the relegation zone, but Burnley have three games in hand.

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It's all over. A comfortable win for Arsenal - but not as comfortable as we thought it would be at half-time.

Leeds fans are making plenty of noise considering their imminent defeat. Hopefully it's not the last game they can go for a while.