continued their upward trajectory with a huge win over Leeds United at Elland Road, but it wasn't an easy game for Mikel Arteta's men to traverse. After a lengthy stoppage due to a power cut, Bukayo Saka opened the scoring when he rifled a shot into the roof of the net from a tight angle on the right.
The home side were causing plenty of problems though and appeared to get an equaliser when Patrick Bamford scored, though that was later ruled out for a foul. The striker was then involved again as a penalty was given away by William Saliba for handball, though the subsequent spot kick was put wide.
The England international was hopeful of a second chance that appeared to come as he was caught by Gabriel in stoppage time, with the referee giving a red card to the Arsenal defender and a penalty. Another VAR check overruled the decision, however, seeing the Gunners hang on for another vital three points.
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The win not only cemented top spot, but with results elsewhere going their way, it saw the side move four points clear with only a few matches left before the World Cup break. The Gunners only have four matches left until then - while some rivals have five due to rescheduled fixtures.
With that said, here's a look at their fixtures coming up compared to their rivals.
Southampton (A) - October 23
Southampton have dropped into the relegation zones this week as they registered a 1-1 draw against West Ham at Saint Mary's. That point is their only one picked up from the last available 15, suggesting they are in some worrying form after a few early victories to get things k
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Southampton have dropped into the relegation zones this week as they registered a 1-1 draw against West Ham at Saint Mary's. That point is their only one picked up from the last available 15, suggesting they are in some worrying form after a few early victories to get things kicks