Mohamed Salah's 100th Premier League goal helped Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 victory at 10-man Leeds United on Sunday in a match that was marred by a nasty injury to teenager Harvey Elliott.

After a lightning-fast start to the game, Salah became the 30th player to join the Premier League's 100-goal club in the 20th minute, tapping home from close range from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross.

The visitors missed a host of chances to make it two in the first half, before Fabinho made one count early in the second period to put Juergen Klopp's side on course for three points in West Yorkshire.

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There was a worrying sight later in the half as Elliott needed lengthy treatment on the pitch following a tackle from Leeds' Pascal Struijk, with the hosts' substitute shown a straight red card for the challenge by the referee.

Elliott was taken off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a serious leg injury, receiving applause from Leeds fans as he was taken down the touchline.

Liverpool regained their composure to add a stoppage-time third through Sadio Mane to put the seal on a victory that moved them above Manchester City into third in the standings, while Leeds sit 17th without a win from four league matches this season.

Mohamed Salah's 100th Premier League goal helped Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 victory at 10-man Leeds United on Sunday in a match that was marred by a nasty injury to teenager Harvey Elliott.

Mohamed Salah's 100th Premier League goal helped Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 victory at 10-man Leeds United on Sunday in a match that was marred by a nasty injury to teenager Harvey Elliott. After a lightning-fast start to the game, Salah became the 30th player to join the Premier League's 100-goal club in the 20th minute, tapping home from close range from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross. The visitors missed a host of chances to make it two in the first half, before Fabinho made one count early in the second period to put Juergen Klopp's side on course for three points in West Yorkshire. Taking a well-deserved lead into the break ✊🔴 Big second-half coming up! #LEELIV — Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 12, 2021 × There was a worrying sight later in the half as Elliott needed lengthy treatment on the pitch following a tackle from Leeds' Pascal Struijk, with the hosts' substitute shown a straight red card for the challenge by the referee. Elliott was taken off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a serious leg injury, receiving applause from Leeds fans as he was taken down the touchline. Liverpool regained their composure to add a stoppage-time third through Sadio Mane to put the seal on a victory that moved them above Manchester City into third in the standings, while Leeds sit 17th without a win from four league matches this season.

Mohamed Salah joins 100 club as Liverpool win at Leeds in match marred by Elliott injury

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa`s contract situation has been "resolved", the Argentine said on Thursday, ahead of his side`s Premier League opener against Manchester United over the weekend. 
 
Bielsa did not specify if he had signed a new deal but indicated that he would be at Elland Road for at least another season. 
 
"The contract situation is one that is already resolved... one year is habitual," Bielsa told reporters. 
 
The 66-year-old, who took charge of Leeds in 2018 and led them to promotion to the Premier League two seasons later, commended the owners for investing in training facilities and infrastructure, calling Leeds an extraordinary club. 
 
"Leeds have made a significant contribution economically to provide the tools for a manager to prepare to be the ideal ones," said Bielsa, who guided the side to a ninth-placed finish last season. 
 
Bielsa confirmed that defender Diego Llorente will miss the opening two weeks of the season, while midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who arrived late for pre-season following his involvement with England at Euro 2020, could be in line for selection at Old Trafford on Saturday. 
 
"I`m satisfied with the group I`m working with... I couldn`t tell you about hypothetical situations but what I can tell you is the group of players I have I`m happy with," he added.

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa`s contract situation has been "resolved", the Argentine said on Thursday, ahead of his side`s Premier League opener against Manchester United over the weekend.

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa`s contract situation has been "resolved", the Argentine said on Thursday, ahead of his side`s Premier League opener against Manchester United over the weekend. Bielsa did not specify if he had signed a new deal but indicated that he would be at Elland Road for at least another season. "The contract situation is one that is already resolved... one year is habitual," Bielsa told reporters. The 66-year-old, who took charge of Leeds in 2018 and led them to promotion to the Premier League two seasons later, commended the owners for investing in training facilities and infrastructure, calling Leeds an extraordinary club. "Leeds have made a significant contribution economically to provide the tools for a manager to prepare to be the ideal ones," said Bielsa, who guided the side to a ninth-placed finish last season. Bielsa confirmed that defender Diego Llorente will miss the opening two weeks of the season, while midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who arrived late for pre-season following his involvement with England at Euro 2020, could be in line for selection at Old Trafford on Saturday. "I`m satisfied with the group I`m working with... I couldn`t tell you about hypothetical situations but what I can tell you is the group of players I have I`m happy with," he added.

Football - Contract situation 'resolved', says Leeds boss Bielsa

Second-placed Manchester United edged closer towards qualification for the Champions League, the tournament their owners tried to break away from last week, with a goalless draw at Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. 
 
The point left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer`s side 12 points clear of fifth-placed West Ham United with five games remaining and they remain unbeaten away from home in the league all season. 
 
Manchester United were one of 12 top European clubs who last week announced they were setting up a breakaway Super League before the plan rapidly fell apart. United, like the other founder members, would have featured in the competition every year without the need for qualification. 
 
The message "Earn it on the Pitch. Football is for the Fans" was prominently displayed on a banner placed by Leeds on the seats behind the goal but while the point remained relevant there was no shortage of competitive spirit on the field. 
 
Leeds, promoted last season to the top flight after a 16-year absence, have certainly shown no respect for the so-called "Big Six" -- Marcelo Bielsa`s side have drawn all five home games they have played against members of that elite group. 
 
There were few chances at Elland Road in what was a physical clash, the visitors going closest to scoring through a dipping free kick from Marcus Rashford just before halftime which was tipped over by Leeds keeper Illan Meslier. 
 
As always, Leeds were energetic and determined but they too struggled to create openings with their best effort a deflected Helder Costa shot which flew just over the bar. 
 
Manchester United won the reverse fixture 6-2 earlier this season but Solskjaer was not dispirited by the result. 
 
"There`s no guarantees in football that`s for sure. I thought we played well, dominated the second half, just didn`t have the ball to fall correctly for us in the moments we had," said the Norwegian. 
 
Leeds, who are in ninth place on 47 points, didn`t allow their opponents the time or the space to open them up and midfielder Kalvin Phillips was key. 
 
"This is what we are about, making it hard for teams to come here. I enjoyed the game having a battle in midfield. 
 
"We man mark every game. I tried to keep Bruno quiet. Thankfully he didn`t pop up with a goal so my job is done," he said. 
 
A plane carrying a slogan against United`s owners, the American Glazer family, flew over the stadium before kickoff but they were not present at the match and neither was executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward who resigned on Tuesday during the Super League fall-out.

Second-placed Manchester United edged closer towards qualification for the Champions League, the tournament their owners tried to break away from last week, with a goalless draw at Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Second-placed Manchester United edged closer towards qualification for the Champions League, the tournament their owners tried to break away from last week, with a goalless draw at Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. The point left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer`s side 12 points clear of fifth-placed West Ham United with five games remaining and they remain unbeaten away from home in the league all season. Manchester United were one of 12 top European clubs who last week announced they were setting up a breakaway Super League before the plan rapidly fell apart. United, like the other founder members, would have featured in the competition every year without the need for qualification. The message "Earn it on the Pitch. Football is for the Fans" was prominently displayed on a banner placed by Leeds on the seats behind the goal but while the point remained relevant there was no shortage of competitive spirit on the field. Leeds, promoted last season to the top flight after a 16-year absence, have certainly shown no respect for the so-called "Big Six" -- Marcelo Bielsa`s side have drawn all five home games they have played against members of that elite group. There were few chances at Elland Road in what was a physical clash, the visitors going closest to scoring through a dipping free kick from Marcus Rashford just before halftime which was tipped over by Leeds keeper Illan Meslier. As always, Leeds were energetic and determined but they too struggled to create openings with their best effort a deflected Helder Costa shot which flew just over the bar. Manchester United won the reverse fixture 6-2 earlier this season but Solskjaer was not dispirited by the result. "There`s no guarantees in football that`s for sure. I thought we played well, dominated the second half, just didn`t have the ball to fall correctly for us in the moments we had," said the Norwegian. Leeds, who are in ninth place on 47 points, didn`t allow their opponents the time or the space to open them up and midfielder Kalvin Phillips was key. "This is what we are about, making it hard for teams to come here. I enjoyed the game having a battle in midfield. "We man mark every game. I tried to keep Bruno quiet. Thankfully he didn`t pop up with a goal so my job is done," he said. A plane carrying a slogan against United`s owners, the American Glazer family, flew over the stadium before kickoff but they were not present at the match and neither was executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward who resigned on Tuesday during the Super League fall-out.

Manchester United held as Leeds frustrate 'Big Six' once again

A fifth-minute penalty from Patrick Bamford was enough to give Leeds United a 1-0 win over Burnley at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday, but Sean Dyche`s side were left furious after an Ashley Barnes effort was ruled out. 
 
Bamford, who spent a spell on loan at Burnley earlier in his career, drilled home the early spot-kick after referee Robert Jones ruled that Burnley keeper Nick Pope had brought down the Leeds forward. 
 
Burnley were flabbergasted, however, when Barnes hooked the ball into the net after Leeds keeper Illan Meslier had failed to reach a high ball into the box, only for the goal to be ruled out. 
 
Jones ruled that Burnley defender Ben Mee had fouled Meslier before the ball fell to Barnes, although replays suggested it had been the keeper who fouled Mee when he charged out to try to reach a high cross and rammed his knee into Mee`s back. 
 
The Clarets dominated after the break but Meslier, who struggled with crosses throughout the game, did well to keep out near post drives from Barnes. 
 
But while Leeds looked well below their best, lacking their usual high-energy approach, Burnley wasn`t able to turn their possession or Meslier`s difficulties in the air into enough clear cut chances. 
 
Burnley manager Sean Dyche entered the field after the final whistle to show his feelings to the referee and not surprisingly felt his team had suffered an injustice. 
 
Dyche was unhappy with both the penalty decision and the disallowed goal. 
 
"I can`t see the penalty for Leeds myself - Nick Pope gets a clear foot on it. Football is in an odd place. The one at the other end where we had a goal disallowed, it`s not a foul, it can`t be a foul. Ben Mee has his eyes on the ball," he said. 
 
"It should be a penalty for us - you can`t run and knee someone in the back. I`m very aggrieved by that, those moments are important," he said. 
 
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa declined to comment on the incident but conceded his team had struggled. 
 
"It was very difficult. Burnley could have drawn the game in the second half, they were two different halves. In the first we were able to impose our game, in the second, especially in the last part, it was difficult for us to neutralise their strengths," he said. 
 
Leeds move up to 11th place on 20 points, while Burnley are 16th on 13 points.

A fifth-minute penalty from Patrick Bamford was enough to give Leeds United a 1-0 win over Burnley at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday, but Sean Dyche`s side were left furious after an Ashley Barnes effort was ruled out.

A fifth-minute penalty from Patrick Bamford was enough to give Leeds United a 1-0 win over Burnley at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday, but Sean Dyche`s side were left furious after an Ashley Barnes effort was ruled out. Bamford, who spent a spell on loan at Burnley earlier in his career, drilled home the early spot-kick after referee Robert Jones ruled that Burnley keeper Nick Pope had brought down the Leeds forward. Burnley were flabbergasted, however, when Barnes hooked the ball into the net after Leeds keeper Illan Meslier had failed to reach a high ball into the box, only for the goal to be ruled out. Jones ruled that Burnley defender Ben Mee had fouled Meslier before the ball fell to Barnes, although replays suggested it had been the keeper who fouled Mee when he charged out to try to reach a high cross and rammed his knee into Mee`s back. The Clarets dominated after the break but Meslier, who struggled with crosses throughout the game, did well to keep out near post drives from Barnes. But while Leeds looked well below their best, lacking their usual high-energy approach, Burnley wasn`t able to turn their possession or Meslier`s difficulties in the air into enough clear cut chances. Burnley manager Sean Dyche entered the field after the final whistle to show his feelings to the referee and not surprisingly felt his team had suffered an injustice. Dyche was unhappy with both the penalty decision and the disallowed goal. "I can`t see the penalty for Leeds myself - Nick Pope gets a clear foot on it. Football is in an odd place. The one at the other end where we had a goal disallowed, it`s not a foul, it can`t be a foul. Ben Mee has his eyes on the ball," he said. "It should be a penalty for us - you can`t run and knee someone in the back. I`m very aggrieved by that, those moments are important," he said. Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa declined to comment on the incident but conceded his team had struggled. "It was very difficult. Burnley could have drawn the game in the second half, they were two different halves. In the first we were able to impose our game, in the second, especially in the last part, it was difficult for us to neutralise their strengths," he said. Leeds move up to 11th place on 20 points, while Burnley are 16th on 13 points.

Early Bamford penalty gives Leeds win over Burnley

Leeds United players have donated 25,000 pounds ($33,000) to a campaign providing free school meals to children in Britain after being inspired by Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's efforts, captain Liam Cooper said.

On Thursday, Rashford urged local businesses to tweet using the hashtag #endchildfoodpoverty, which would allow the 22-year-old to locate them. Several have come forward to supply free school meals during half term in the United Kingdom.

"Let's do this Leeds. No children should ever go hungry. £25k guaranteed from the @lufc squad. We stand with you @Marcus Rashford," Cooper tweeted on Saturday, adding the team would continue to back the cause.

Rashford forced a government U-turn in July when he won his battle to ensure free school meals during the summer holidays. He then proposed extending the campaign for families receiving financial assistance from the government.

Parliament on Wednesday rejected a Labour Party motion to extend free school meals until Easter 2021 from the cut-off before the half-term and winter holidays, prompting the England international to launch his campaign on social media.

Rashford has received widespread praise for his efforts, including from United's rivals, with Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard among those expressing their admiration.

"I'm not sure I can find any better words than much smarter people, but what Marcus has started is absolutely incredible, it's so nice," Klopp said.

"It's nice to show in a time when a lot of people who are really in charge of something and don't show any sign of proper leadership, that a boy grown up in difficult circumstances and... never forgot his roots."

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil tweeted: "Congratulations on all your amazing work @MarcusRashford. What you're doing is an incredible achievement... Keep up the great work."

Leeds United players have donated 25,000 pounds ($33,000) to a campaign providing free school meals to children in Britain after being inspired by Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's efforts, captain Liam Cooper said.

Leeds United players have donated 25,000 pounds ($33,000) to a campaign providing free school meals to children in Britain after being inspired by Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's efforts, captain Liam Cooper said. On Thursday, Rashford urged local businesses to tweet using the hashtag #endchildfoodpoverty, which would allow the 22-year-old to locate them. Several have come forward to supply free school meals during half term in the United Kingdom. "Let's do this Leeds. No children should ever go hungry. £25k guaranteed from the @lufc squad. We stand with you @Marcus Rashford," Cooper tweeted on Saturday, adding the team would continue to back the cause. Rashford forced a government U-turn in July when he won his battle to ensure free school meals during the summer holidays. He then proposed extending the campaign for families receiving financial assistance from the government. Parliament on Wednesday rejected a Labour Party motion to extend free school meals until Easter 2021 from the cut-off before the half-term and winter holidays, prompting the England international to launch his campaign on social media. Rashford has received widespread praise for his efforts, including from United's rivals, with Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard among those expressing their admiration. "I'm not sure I can find any better words than much smarter people, but what Marcus has started is absolutely incredible, it's so nice," Klopp said. "It's nice to show in a time when a lot of people who are really in charge of something and don't show any sign of proper leadership, that a boy grown up in difficult circumstances and... never forgot his roots." Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil tweeted: "Congratulations on all your amazing work @MarcusRashford. What you're doing is an incredible achievement... Keep up the great work."

Rashford inspires Leeds players to donate towards free school meals

Mohamed Salah's hat-trick saved Liverpool from an opening day stumble as the defending Premier League champions edged Leeds 4-3 on Saturday, while Arsenal had a much more comfortable start against newly-promoted opposition with a 3-0 win at Fulham.

Just 48 days after last season's delayed conclusion, the Premier League returned with a bang as Liverpool and Leeds, on their return to the top-flight after a 16-year absence, served up a feast of goals to open the 2020-21 campaign.

Jurgen Klopp's side cruised to a first league title in 30 years last season, but Liverpool looked more like the wide open side of the German's early days in charge at Anfield as three times Leeds came from behind.

Salah won a fourth-minute penalty when his shot hit Leeds debutant Robin Koch on his outstretched arm and he dispatched the spot-kick himself.

Leeds fashioned a stunning equaliser in the 12th minute when on-loan Manchester City midfielder Jack Harrison cut past Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez before drilling a superb low finish into the bottom corner.

Virgil van Dijk restored Liverpool's lead eight minutes later with a thumping header from Andy Robertson's corner.

Leeds equalised again in the 30th minute when Van Dijk made a hash of a flicked attempt to clear and Patrick Bamford pounced to guide his shot past Alisson Becker.

A remarkable game produced more drama as Salah struck again three minutes later with a thunderous drive into the roof of the net.

Leeds equalised for a third time when Mateusz Klich made a well-timed run to meet Helder Costa's pass with a composed finish in the 66th minute.

But Liverpool won it in the 88th minute when Leeds' record signing Rodrigo tripped Fabinho and Salah slotted in the penalty, leaving Klopp to sum up the feelings of both teams when he mouthed "wow" at the final whistle.

"Leeds are special. I said it before the game and in the game everybody saw it obviously," said Klopp admiringly of Bielsa's men.

"The way they play, the way they defend, the way they go into challenges was really, really good – and for 95 minutes, by the way!

"I’m completely fine with the game. Offensively, it was good; and defensively, we can improve and we will improve."

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At Craven Cottage, Arsenal hit the ground running with the kind of confident display that has become their hallmark since Mikel Arteta took charge.

Willian starred on his Gunners debut with three assists for Alexandre Lacazette, fellow new-signing Gabriel Magalhaes and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

After winning the FA Cup in his debut campaign, Arteta's next task is to return Arsenal to the Champions League next season and the Spaniard promised more good news with captain Aubameyang getting ever closer to agreeing a new contract.

"I'm really positive we are going to get it done very soon and hopefully in the next few days you will get some news," Arteta told BT Sport.

Two of Newcastle's new signings ensured they got off to a flying start after an unsettling few months off the field with a 2-0 win at West Ham.

Despite a proposed Saudi-backed takeover of the club not going through, the Magpies do appear to have recruited well in the transfer market.

England international Callum Wilson got his first goal for the club early in the second half before Jeff Hendrick also marked his debut with a stunning strike to secure all three points for Steve Bruce's men.

Wilfried Zaha's goal was enough to earn Crystal Palace a 1-0 win over Southampton at Selhurst Park.

Mohamed Salah's hat-trick saved Liverpool from an opening day stumble as the defending Premier League champions edged Leeds 4-3 on Saturday, while Arsenal had a much more comfortable start against newly-promoted opposition with a 3-0 win at Fulham.

Mohamed Salah's hat-trick saved Liverpool from an opening day stumble as the defending Premier League champions edged Leeds 4-3 on Saturday, while Arsenal had a much more comfortable start against newly-promoted opposition with a 3-0 win at Fulham. Just 48 days after last season's delayed conclusion, the Premier League returned with a bang as Liverpool and Leeds, on their return to the top-flight after a 16-year absence, served up a feast of goals to open the 2020-21 campaign. Jurgen Klopp's side cruised to a first league title in 30 years last season, but Liverpool looked more like the wide open side of the German's early days in charge at Anfield as three times Leeds came from behind. Salah won a fourth-minute penalty when his shot hit Leeds debutant Robin Koch on his outstretched arm and he dispatched the spot-kick himself. Leeds fashioned a stunning equaliser in the 12th minute when on-loan Manchester City midfielder Jack Harrison cut past Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez before drilling a superb low finish into the bottom corner. Virgil van Dijk restored Liverpool's lead eight minutes later with a thumping header from Andy Robertson's corner. Leeds equalised again in the 30th minute when Van Dijk made a hash of a flicked attempt to clear and Patrick Bamford pounced to guide his shot past Alisson Becker. A remarkable game produced more drama as Salah struck again three minutes later with a thunderous drive into the roof of the net. Leeds equalised for a third time when Mateusz Klich made a well-timed run to meet Helder Costa's pass with a composed finish in the 66th minute. But Liverpool won it in the 88th minute when Leeds' record signing Rodrigo tripped Fabinho and Salah slotted in the penalty, leaving Klopp to sum up the feelings of both teams when he mouthed "wow" at the final whistle. "Leeds are special. I said it before the game and in the game everybody saw it obviously," said Klopp admiringly of Bielsa's men. "The way they play, the way they defend, the way they go into challenges was really, really good – and for 95 minutes, by the way! "I’m completely fine with the game. Offensively, it was good; and defensively, we can improve and we will improve." - Confident Arsenal - At Craven Cottage, Arsenal hit the ground running with the kind of confident display that has become their hallmark since Mikel Arteta took charge. Willian starred on his Gunners debut with three assists for Alexandre Lacazette, fellow new-signing Gabriel Magalhaes and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. After winning the FA Cup in his debut campaign, Arteta's next task is to return Arsenal to the Champions League next season and the Spaniard promised more good news with captain Aubameyang getting ever closer to agreeing a new contract. "I'm really positive we are going to get it done very soon and hopefully in the next few days you will get some news," Arteta told BT Sport. Two of Newcastle's new signings ensured they got off to a flying start after an unsettling few months off the field with a 2-0 win at West Ham. Despite a proposed Saudi-backed takeover of the club not going through, the Magpies do appear to have recruited well in the transfer market. England international Callum Wilson got his first goal for the club early in the second half before Jeff Hendrick also marked his debut with a stunning strike to secure all three points for Steve Bruce's men. Wilfried Zaha's goal was enough to earn Crystal Palace a 1-0 win over Southampton at Selhurst Park.

Salah hat-trick saves Liverpool, Arsenal cruise as Premier League returns

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-dominate-manchester-united-in-first-win-for-arteta-271539">Arsenal</a>'s Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates stadium on Monday.

Nelson put a near full-strength home side ahead in the 55th minute, scrappily side-footing the ball into the net after the Leeds defence was caught out by an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-im-really-disappointed-with-the-result-arteta-270937">Alexandre Lacazette</a> cross.

Arsenal, who have won the world's oldest cup competition a record 13 times -&nbsp;but lost to Leeds in the 1972 final - visit fellow Premier League side Bournemouth in the fourth round.

Leeds had taken the game to Arsenal straight from the whistle, pushing forward and blasting 11 shots on goal to the hosts' one in the first 25 minutes alone.

They dominated possession and striker Patrick Bamford was unlucky not to score after 15 minutes when he collected the ball from Jack Harrison but curled his close-range shot onto the bar.

Arsenal by contrast looked a shadow of the side who beat <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fa-cup-man-utd-held-by-wolves-man-city-cruise-through-272201">Manchester United</a> 2-0 in the Premier League on New Year's Day.

But Mikel Arteta's side looked a different team in the second half, with Lacazette whipping an early free-kick off the bar and David Luiz going close before Nelson struck.

"Leeds are a great team and they pressed us, we didn't expect it. We got the goal in the end and that is the most important thing," said Nelson.

"This will give us confidence to go forward."

Lacazette said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-boss-arteta-gives-playmaker-ozil-benefit-of-the-doubt-270933">Arteta</a> gave the players a firm talking to at halftime, although the manager made it sound less daunting.

"Now I'm really pleased but we saw two different teams from the first to second half. I tried to tell them exactly what they were going to face and after 32 minutes we'd won one duel," he said.

"We changed our attitude, desire and organisation at halftime and then we were completely different. It was good for my players to learn and to suffer on the pitch."

Both sides fielded second-string keepers - with Emiliano Martinez coming in for Arsenal and Illan Meslier for leeds - and the home side were missing striker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-aubameyang-goal-earns-artetas-arsenal-draw-at-bournemouth-270498">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</a> due to illness, but otherwise they fielded strong lineups.

Arsenal's Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates stadium on Monday.

Arsenal's Reiss Nelson scored early in the second half to secure a 1-0 win over battling Championship leaders Leeds United in the FA Cup third round at The Emirates stadium on Monday. Nelson put a near full-strength home side ahead in the 55th minute, scrappily side-footing the ball into the net after the Leeds defence was caught out by an Alexandre Lacazette cross. Arsenal, who have won the world's oldest cup competition a record 13 times - but lost to Leeds in the 1972 final - visit fellow Premier League side Bournemouth in the fourth round. Leeds had taken the game to Arsenal straight from the whistle, pushing forward and blasting 11 shots on goal to the hosts' one in the first 25 minutes alone. They dominated possession and striker Patrick Bamford was unlucky not to score after 15 minutes when he collected the ball from Jack Harrison but curled his close-range shot onto the bar. Arsenal by contrast looked a shadow of the side who beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League on New Year's Day. But Mikel Arteta's side looked a different team in the second half, with Lacazette whipping an early free-kick off the bar and David Luiz going close before Nelson struck. "Leeds are a great team and they pressed us, we didn't expect it. We got the goal in the end and that is the most important thing," said Nelson. "This will give us confidence to go forward." Lacazette said Arteta gave the players a firm talking to at halftime, although the manager made it sound less daunting. "Now I'm really pleased but we saw two different teams from the first to second half. I tried to tell them exactly what they were going to face and after 32 minutes we'd won one duel," he said. "We changed our attitude, desire and organisation at halftime and then we were completely different. It was good for my players to learn and to suffer on the pitch." Both sides fielded second-string keepers - with Emiliano Martinez coming in for Arsenal and Illan Meslier for leeds - and the home side were missing striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to illness, but otherwise they fielded strong lineups.

FA Cup: Arteta's gunners push through against Leeds

A massive fire reportedly broke out at Cottingley Towers in Leeds in the United Kingdom on Monday morning.&nbsp;

The fire broke out at the upper floors with smoke pluming out of the high-rise buildings. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Firefighters have been immediately appointed at the scene, as per reports. Police and ambulances are currently at the scene.

Buses are being diverted from the area as emergency services attend to the incident, reports say.&nbsp;

It is unknown if there have been any casualties yet. Further information is awaited. &nbsp;

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A massive fire reportedly broke out at Cottingley Towers in Leeds in the United Kingdom on Monday morning. The fire broke out at the upper floors with smoke pluming out of the high-rise buildings.

A massive fire reportedly broke out at Cottingley Towers in Leeds in the United Kingdom on Monday morning. The fire broke out at the upper floors with smoke pluming out of the high-rise buildings. The cause of the fire is unknown. Firefighters have been immediately appointed at the scene, as per reports. Police and ambulances are currently at the scene. Buses are being diverted from the area as emergency services attend to the incident, reports say. It is unknown if there have been any casualties yet. Further information is awaited. Cottingley Towers - fire brigade there. @BBCLeeds @BBCLookNorth pic.twitter.com/SbNgmFGljv — Duncan (@Duncan_Leeds) October 1, 2018 × @LeedsNews flats on fire in Leeds cottingley pic.twitter.com/9QBIG8Untb — Adam davison (@adamdartdavison) October 1, 2018 ×

UK: Massive fire breaks out at the Cottingley Towers in Leeds

England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs to win the second Test at Headingley on Sunday.

Victory, completed inside three days, saw England level the two-match series at 1-1 after Pakistan won the first Test at Lord's by nine wickets.

It was also England's first victory in a Test match since they beat the West Indies at Lord's in September, with the side having endured a winless run of six defeats in eight Tests coming into this fixture.

By sharing the spoils in this short campaign, England avoided a third successive series defeat after reverses in Australia and New Zealand.

Jos Buttler's blistering 80 not out on Sunday saw England to a total of 363 and commanding first-innings lead of 189.

Pakistan then collapsed to 134, losing their last seven wickets for just 50 runs. Stuart Broad took three for 28 and off-spinner Dominic Bess grabbed his first wickets at Test level in a return of three for 33.

The match ended when England captain Joe Root, on his Yorkshire home ground, held a sharp slip catch to dismiss last man Mohammad Abbas off the bowling of Broad.

Brief scores:

Pakistan 1st Innings 174 (Shadab Khan 56 S Broad 3-38, J Anderson 3-43, C Woakes 3-55)

England 1st Innings 363 (J Buttler 80 no Faheem Ashraf 3-60)

Pakistan 2nd Innings 134 (S Broad 3-28, D Bess 3-33)

Result: England won by an innings and 55 runs

Series: Two-match series ends level at 1-1

England beat Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs to win 2nd Test, series ends 1-1

England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs to win the second Test at Headingley on Sunday. Victory, completed inside three days, saw England level the two-match series at 1-1 after Pakistan won the first Test at Lord's by nine wickets. It was also England's first victory in a Test match since they beat the West Indies at Lord's in September, with the side having endured a winless run of six defeats in eight Tests coming into this fixture. By sharing the spoils in this short campaign, England avoided a third successive series defeat after reverses in Australia and New Zealand. Jos Buttler's blistering 80 not out on Sunday saw England to a total of 363 and commanding first-innings lead of 189. Pakistan then collapsed to 134, losing their last seven wickets for just 50 runs. Stuart Broad took three for 28 and off-spinner Dominic Bess grabbed his first wickets at Test level in a return of three for 33. The match ended when England captain Joe Root, on his Yorkshire home ground, held a sharp slip catch to dismiss last man Mohammad Abbas off the bowling of Broad. Brief scores: Pakistan 1st Innings 174 (Shadab Khan 56 S Broad 3-38, J Anderson 3-43, C Woakes 3-55) England 1st Innings 363 (J Buttler 80 no Faheem Ashraf 3-60) Pakistan 2nd Innings 134 (S Broad 3-28, D Bess 3-33) Result: England won by an innings and 55 runs Series: Two-match series ends level at 1-1

England hammer Pakistan to win 2nd Test by an innings; draw the two-match series

Jonathan Kodija converted a late penalty to earn Aston Villa a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Thursday, maintaining his team&#39;s unbeaten home record in the Championship this season.

The Ivorian striker scored four minutes from time, after Leeds defender Liam Cooper handled, to cancel out the opening goal of the night by Pontus Jansson.

Fourth-placed Leeds climbed above Huddersfield Town on goal difference with 42 points from 24 matches while Villa rose one spot to ninth on 35. Brighton and Hove Albion lead the way on 51 ahead of Newcastle United on 49.

Swede Jansson broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when he slipped his marker at a corner and rose to head powerfully into the net.

The defender, on loan from Torino, almost struck again a minute later when he hit the bar with a half volley.

The draw ended a run of three straight wins for Garry Monk&#39;s Leeds and a sequence of five successive home victories for Steve Bruce&#39;s Villa.

(Reuters)

Fourth-placed Leeds climbed above Huddersfield Town on goal difference with 42 points from 24 matches

Jonathan Kodija converted a late penalty to earn Aston Villa a 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Thursday, maintaining his team's unbeaten home record in the Championship this season. The Ivorian striker scored four minutes from time, after Leeds defender Liam Cooper handled, to cancel out the opening goal of the night by Pontus Jansson. Fourth-placed Leeds climbed above Huddersfield Town on goal difference with 42 points from 24 matches while Villa rose one spot to ninth on 35. Brighton and Hove Albion lead the way on 51 ahead of Newcastle United on 49. Swede Jansson broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when he slipped his marker at a corner and rose to head powerfully into the net. The defender, on loan from Torino, almost struck again a minute later when he hit the bar with a half volley. The draw ended a run of three straight wins for Garry Monk's Leeds and a sequence of five successive home victories for Steve Bruce's Villa. (Reuters)

Football: Late Kodija penalty earns Aston Villa 1-1 draw against Leeds

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