“Before the game, we talked about two things: the challenge ahead, and to restore our identity and be ourselves again,” the Arsenal boss says. “We weren’t pleased with what we did against Brighton, and today was a chance to put that right. We reacted in the manner we expected.

“They are extremely well organised, very physical, committed in everything they do. They are a threat. You keep fouling them or give them throw-ins and set-pieces, they are incredible with the way they attack the box. They could have punished us in the first half. This is a testament to the league.

“When you play 12.30 at home and go 1-0 down, you have to restore a lot of things. The energy is one of them. We had an incredible response. It made a difference to help us win the game.”

“I feel unbelievable. Against Brighton, we were not at the right level and today the mentality was mostly back. An important goal, three important points, I’m very happy.

“It’s a great feeling. It’s important that when I am on the pitch I give my best and a bit of a headache for the manager. Three points is always welcome.

“It’s a new challenge for me. For me, the most important thing for Bruno is to go on the pitch and play my football.”

A hard-fought success for Arsenal, but three points nonetheless. Below their best for an hour, Mikel Arteta’s side lifted their level to come from behind after James Justin’s opener – and it obviously helps to have players of Bruno Guimaraes’ quality to come on.

Here is that lovely winner:

It should have been three! Bukayo Saka is sprung by Viktor Gyokeres, but can’t beat James Trafford in the one-on-one situation. He seemed a touch hesitant, oddly, and Trafford palms it away.

Still, that’ll be that!

Leeds throw bodies forward and the ball follows them via Ethan Ampadu’s long hurl from the touchline. Arsenal have it well marshalled.

Why has Viktor Gyokeres not hit it? James Trafford gets himself in a right mess 35 yards from goal, leaving it agape as Gyokeres dispossesses him. The striker appears to open up the angle for a shot, but chooses not to, twisting and turning unnecessarily before eventually running aground.

Curious. That’s the sort of opportunity forwards usually gobble up.

The last Arsenal change is another sign of their depth: World Cup winner Mikel Merino replaces Martin Odegaard.

Five more minutes between them and victory.

Ah, a chance for Leeds passed up. Dominic Calvert-Lewin latches on to a long hoist, though can’t quite find Brenden Aaronson on the follow-up. Perhaps a vital touch from an Arsenal defender before it reached him?