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Arsenal remain top of the Premier League table following a 1-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in the 23rd minute as the Gunners maintain their three-point lead over Manchester City at the summit.

There was controversy at the end of the match as Gabriel was sent off after kicking at Patrick Bamford, but referee Chris Kavanagh overturned the call as well as the penalty he had given.

Story of the match

After just 69 seconds, play was stopped as power was cut within the stadium, forcing a delay of 40 minutes in real time.

Once play restarted, Leeds were first to create a scoring opportunity through Luis Sinisterra. The Colombian shot wide and his follow-up was blocked by Ben White.

Aaron Ramsdale was called into action as from a corner, Pascal Struijk forced the Gunners goalkeeper into a fine low save. At the other end, Gabriel Jesus fire over from close range.

With ten minutes left in the first half, Arsenal went in front. An errant crossfield pass by Rodrigo was headed to Saka and he nodded on to Martin Odegaard, his threaded pass back to the Ealing native, who smashed home from a tight angle.

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The Whites had a chance to get back on level terms as Brendan Aaronson played in Jack Harrison and the former NYCFC man curled his effort over after taking just one touch.

Bamford came on for Rodrigo at the interval and within seconds of his introduction, he found the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed as the striker was judged to have fouled Gabriel in the build-up play.

Moments later, he forced William Saliba into a mistake and charged in on goal, but Ramsdale saved as the angle on the shot was narrowing.

Just past the hour mark, Leeds were handed a golden opportunity to level after Saliba was called for a handball, but Bamford fired wide from the spot.

Ramsdale again had to be at the ready as Harrison set up Bamford for another chance, but the Arsenal shot-stopper was on hand to deny him.

With 15 minutes to play, Sinisterra had a shot blocked by Gabriel and Aaronson had a go from range, but Ramsdale was able to push it around the post.

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A few minutes after that sequence, Crysencio Summerville blasted over a cutback when well-placed inside the area.

To add to the drama, Gabriel was given his marching orders in stoppage time after Gabriel kicked out at Bamford and Kavanagh awarded a penalty only to overturn both calls after consulting video review.

Player of the match: Aaron Ramsdale

Bailed out Saliba after his error and made a number of good saves, especially when Leeds were pressing for the equalizer. Excellent performance from the English international.