Mikel Arteta names four Arsenal qualities displayed in toughest test against 'chaotic and chaotic' Leeds

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have overcome their toughest test of the season so far after a 1-0 win at Leeds kept them top of the Premier League.

Bukayo Saka's stunning first-half finish was enough to clinch the Gunners their ninth win in 10 league games, while Leeds missed a penalty and saw another kick decision overturned in time stoppage.

Both decisions came after VAR interventions and a third saw second-half substitute Patrick Bamford 'the equaliser' ruled out for the striker's push on Gabriel.

When asked if Leeds had given their team their biggest test yet, Arteta replied: "Probably. We were expecting some very hectic and chaotic times.

"The way they play and the atmosphere it produces in this stadium. I'm really pleased that we managed to manage it."

Arteta has admitted his side were lucky in a match that was delayed 40 minutes shortly after kick-off when referee Chris Kavanagh and his officials lost touch with VAR and technology from the goal line due to a power cut.

The Gunners boss felt his side should have 'scored two or three' in the first half but admitted his players went astray in the second after coming under sustained pressure.

"From the first whistle of the second half, we started with no rhythm, not making the right decisions every time and got ourselves into big trouble," said the Spaniard.< /p>

"But when you get into those moments, I love the resilience, the fight, the character and the courage the team showed to win the game.

"Thanks to Leeds. In the second half they were really good, amazing atmosphere and they deserve to be congratulated for that."

Bamford, a half-time substitute for Rodrigo, played a pivotal role in Leeds' inspired second-half performance.

He had the ball in the net moments after the restart, but was ruled out by VAR for his push on Gabriel, and he dragged a penalty after Kavanagh consulted the pitch monitor to judge William's handball Saliba.< /p>

Kavanagh awarded Leeds another kick in added time after Gabriel sent off at Bamford and the Arsenal defender was shown a direct red card.

But after checking the monitor again, Kavanagh reversed both decisions as Bamford showed he pushed Gabriel first, and the Brazilian's red card was changed to yellow.

Arteta felt Kavanagh was right with both ultimate decisions, adding, "I'm extremely happy because we keep winning and you have to be able to win in any setting.

"I know it was very different today and we found a way to win."

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Leeds boss Jesse Marsch was 'disappointed and frustrated' after his side's winless streak was extended to six matches.

But he said his players could look forward to one of their best performances under the American.

Marsch said: "This activity is about collecting points and not just performance, but I definitely think it was a showcase of how we can play.

"We've had a number of games where we've been on top and been the better team and we can't find ways to get the goals we deserve.

“We were better that day, but we come away with nothing. So, again, we have to find ways to take the good stuff and make it add up to the results.”