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Bruno Guimaraes rescues Arsenal off the bench to earn an unconvincing 2-1 win over Leeds - but alarm bells should be ringing for Mikel Arteta after another pedestrian display, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI:Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 at home. James Justin put Leeds ahead before Riccardo Calafiori equalized. Substitute Bruno Guimaraes scored a late winner for an unconvincing Arsenal victory.

Alan Shearer praises two Arsenal stars after comeback win against Leeds:Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1. Bruno Guimaraes, on as a sub, scored the winner after combining with Declan Rice to overturn James Justin's opener for Leeds.

Declan Rice drops major hint over his Arsenal future:Declan Rice hints at signing a new Arsenal contract, citing Mikel Arteta's extension as a major factor. The midfielder, pivotal in last season's title win, is in extension talks with his current deal expiring in 2028.

Arsenal lineups for Leeds as Viktor Gyokeres agreement reached and Bruno Guimaraes axed:Arsenal's squad is hit by injuries post-international break. Arteta may make up to four changes for the Leeds clash, with doubts over Saliba, Konsa, Rice, and Havertz.

Arsenal injury blow confirmed by Mikel Arteta in five-player update ahead of Leeds:Arsenal face Leeds with Havertz, Rice, and Konsa injury doubts. Tzolis is out, while Eze and Gyokeres could start. White returns, but Saliba remains sidelined.

Arsenal latest: Julian Alvarez 'reconsidering transfer' as Christian Kofane 'contact made':Arsenal are reportedly preparing a fresh January move for Julian Alvarez and have contacted Bayer Leverkusen's Christian Kofane. Alvarez is now open to the move, while Kofane's contract talks have stalled.

AL THANKS TO HIM: Mikel Arteta has Sir Alex Ferguson to thank for outrageous £20m-a-year Arsenal contract:Mikel Arteta's new Arsenal contract until 2030, worth around £20m annually, makes him the club's highest-paid employee, surpassing top players like Bukayo Saka.

Declan Rice close to agreeing new £350,000-per-week deal with Arsenal: England star set to become club's joint-highest earner with Bukayo Saka:Declan Rice is close to signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal worth around £350,000 per week, putting him level with Bukayo Saka as the club's highest-paid player.

Paul Merson identifies 'advantage' Leeds have over Arsenal ahead of Premier League clash:Paul Merson warns Arsenal face a tough test at Leeds after the international break. Leeds are undefeated and could exploit Arsenal's quick turnaround and injury doubts following their 3-0 loss to Brighton.

Rice will match Arsenal's top earner after contract negotiation breakthrough:Declan Rice is reportedly close to agreeing a new Arsenal contract with a significant pay increase, nearing Bukayo Saka's £350,000 weekly wage, securing the key midfielder's future.

UNDER THREAT? England have gone up a gear without Rice - for the first time in his Three Lions career he's no longer undroppable:Declan Rice's England starting role is under serious threat after Thomas Tuchel's tactical tweaks. Elliot Anderson started all four Nations League games, forming a brilliant midfield partnership with Alex Scott, making Rice no longer indispensable.

Lineker sends Rice warning over England place as Tuchel faces dilemma:Gary Lineker says Declan Rice's England place is under threat after Alex Scott's impressive midfield display in the 7-0 win over Croatia.

The Armband and Its Burden: Bruno Fernandes as Captain:Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's captain, has signed a new contract until 2027. He led the team to Champions League qualification and won the 2026 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award.

Dowman, Tzolis, Havertz - Arsenal injury news latest and return dates for Leeds:Arsenal face Leeds with multiple injury concerns post-international break. Declan Rice, Ben White expected to play, but Havertz, Saliba, Tzolis are sidelined, impacting squad depth.

Max Dowman injury update after Arsenal star withdraws from England U19 squad:Arsenal's 16-year-old talent Max Dowman has withdrawn from England U19 duty due to a contact injury, but is expected to recover quickly and not miss significant time.