In Saturday's Premier League home game against Leeds United, Arsenal experienced a reversal of conceding one goal and then scoring two goals in a row, and finally won three points 2-1. Coach Adida said after the game that the team had learned lessons from the previous disastrous defeat against Brighton and had regained its true colors. After the end of the international season, Arsenal faced Leeds United's first unbeaten record. The team failed to break through the opponent's defense in the first half and was first scored by the opponent. Later, Calafioli and Kimanis each made a contribution to help the team equalize the score in the second half. Adida pointed out after the game that the team made two points clear before the game: first, they must remain vigilant against Leeds United, a team that has not lost this season; second, they must restore the team's true character and momentum. Adida recalled the 3-0 defeat against Leighton, saying that during that period, the team's morale was low and there was even self-doubt. However, through reflection and adjustment, the team gradually came out of the shadows.
In this game, Arsenal's offensive and defensive ends have improved significantly. The goal conceded in the first half made the team aware of the fragility of the defense, and then through quick counterattacks and precise passes from the midfield, they successfully equalized and eventually reversed. Adida emphasized that the team maintained a high degree of vigilance during the game, especially in terms of emotional and psychological management, to avoid the previous "extreme mediocrity" state. After the game, he also pointed out that if the desire to win is not as strong as the opponent's, losing control of emotions will lead to suffering, and the team must learn from it and move on.
Arsenal currently has a record of 5 wins and 1 loss in the league, with 15 points tied with Manchester City at the top of the league. However, due to conceding almost the same number of goals, Arsenal is temporarily ranked second. Manchester City has not yet completed this round of matches and will only go away to face Liverpool on Sunday. Adida said that the team will continue to stay focused and strive to maintain stable performance in the next games. As the season progresses, Arsenal need to maintain their offensive threat while strengthening their defense in order to compete for a higher ranking in the highly competitive Premier League.