Arsenal narrowly avoided falling into the so-called "Drake curse" on Sunday as they registered a win over Leeds United in a tight affair at Elland Road. Bukayo Saka's emphatic finish was the only goal of the game, though it was far from being free of drama or suspense throughout.
Patrick Bamford's equaliser was ruled out on VAR review for a push on Gabriel, though the striker was given another chance to draw the game level through William Saliba's handball. The penalty kick was subsequently dragged wide by the forward, missing a golden opportunity.
Bamford would be involved again late on as he was seemingly on the end of a stray foot from Gabriel after he went to ground in the box, with the referee pointing to the spot and showing a red card. VAR reviewed it and adjudged the striker to have initiated things through an initial foul, overturning the decision.
