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ARSENAL and Leeds go head-to-head at Elland Road with the Gunners looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.
The game was delayed due to a powecut within the stadium which affected the referee's headsets and VAR.
But after 40 minutes of suspension, the matter has been resolved.
- Kick-off time: 2pm
- Leeds: Meslier, Struijk, Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Adams, Roca, Aaronson, Harrison, Sinisterra, Rodrigo
- Arsenal team: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus
Stay up to date with all the latest from Elland Road…
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11, Saka gets to the by-line and Cooper does well to block the cross.
The Gunners corner comes to nothing but promising play from the Arsenal winger.
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10, Leeds have had a bright start and are taking the game to Arsenal.
Rodrigo pounces on the ball and drives into the area. He makes room for a shot but it's blocked on it's path to goal and Tomiyasu manages to hack it clear.
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7, As expected, Tomiyasu is playing left-back but tucking into central midfield when Arsenal have the ball.
The visitors are yet to carve out any opportunities as of yet.
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3, Sinisterra drags a powerful effort narrowly wide of the target.
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Here we go then! Second time lucky.
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If all goes to plan, we'll be back underway any minute.
We're told the power cut affected all of Beeston and consequently hawkeye and VAR.
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A memorable team talk for the players.
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The players are back out and warming up.
The tannoy has said play will resume in 10 minutes.
The stoppage has lasted over half an hour. You wonder how that will impact the players.
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The officials are back out and look to be testing goal-line technology.
Still no sign of the players yet.
The chants have started, mainly directed at VAR.
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So, still no sign of play resuming at the moment.
A couple of Leeds substitutes are out keeping warm.
There is a constant buzz of chatter inside Elland Road as fans try to make sense of events.
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VAR has come under constant criticism ever since it's introduction and today's events will only add fuel to the fire.
In the 'old days', they'd have just got on with it.
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We have only had 23 seconds of actual playing time so far.
Oh, technology has come so far…
'There she goes' by the La's rings around Elland Road. A desperate attempt to keep spirits high. Nobody knows what's going on!
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There is a real air of uncertainty around here.
We know that a power failure has effected the referee's communication system.
When will the players return? Will the game continue?
The truth is, no one knows!
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11, The players have returned to the dressing rooms.
Boos ring around Elland Road.
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9, There's a mix of emotions amongst the supporters.
Some are growing increasingly frustrated, assumingly thinking the game should be refereed without technology. Others are finding the whole situation rather amusing.
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6, Both managers are out on the pitch giving a team-talk.
Marsch is going round to players individually. Arteta has got the whole team huddling around him.
What a strange start to proceedings here.
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4, The referee Chris Kavanagh is shaking his head. He's not happy with something out there.
He is having a chat with both managers on the touchline now. It has been reported that there was a power cut moments before kick-off which may have effected the technology.
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3, There are some technical issues with the referee's headsets.
An early break in play.
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1, It looks as though Harrison is going to occupy that number 10 position in behind Rodrigo with Sinisterra and Aaronson on either flank.
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We are underway at Elland Road!
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Here come the two teams!
Both sets of players emerge from the tunnel on to a sunny Elland Road pitch.
Leeds haven't lost here all season, but they are without a win in their last five. Meanwhile, Arsenal are hungry for yet another victory.
Leeds sport their traditional white strip, whilst Arsenal wear their black and gold away shirt.
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Arsenal prepped for quick start
The Gunners have been first out of the blocks this season, often doing most of their damage in the opening half an hour of matches.
They have now scored inside 30 minutes in each of their last 6 fixtures.
Leeds will need to be at it from the get go.
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Not long to go!
Kick-off is just over 10 minutes away as the players finish up their warm-ups.
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Saka downplays title hopes
When asked if topping the division had changed the mindset within the team, Bukayo Saka responded:
No, not really. It’s really early in the season to be thinking about staying top or that anyone is chasing us. It’s just important to stay focused because if we continue to win each game, we still stay at the top! So we don’t need to over-think it.
Bukayo Saka, Arsenal midfielder
The 21-year-old England international has entered a rich vein of form, scoring three goals in his last two matches in an Arsenal shirt.
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Leeds vs Arsenal odds
Arsenal are the clear favourites for today's contest.
Here are the odds, courtesy of Betfair:
- Leeds to upset 4/1
- Draw 16/5
- Arsenal to continue winning streak 8/13
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