“It’s difficult” Daniel Farke admits Arsenal overpowered his Leeds team

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·23. August 2025

“It’s difficult” Daniel Farke admits Arsenal overpowered his Leeds team

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke conceded that Arsenal’s ruthlessness in front of goal proved decisive as his side fell to a heavy 5-0 defeat this evening. The German coach had promised that Leeds would remain committed to their style of play despite facing one of the strongest teams in the division, and his players attempted to stay true to that philosophy. Unfortunately, against Mikel Arteta’s side, the approach left them vulnerable, and Arsenal made the most of their opportunities.

Arsenal dominated from the outset and punished Leeds’ defensive openness. While the visitors showed ambition and tried to compete with intensity, they ultimately paid a heavy price for leaving too much space against a team of Arsenal’s quality.

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Arsenal’s Ruthless Finishing

The Gunners capitalised on almost every chance they created, turning a demanding contest into a comprehensive victory. Although Leeds worked hard and managed to settle after the early exchanges, Arsenal’s effectiveness proved the difference. The result reflected the gap between the two sides on the day, with Arsenal’s superior finishing turning what might have been a competitive match into a resounding win.

Farke had acknowledged before the match that there would be risks in maintaining an attacking approach, but he emphasised the importance of sticking to Leeds’ identity. While this determination earned his players some positive spells of possession, the defensive shortcomings were exposed repeatedly. Arsenal’s ability to convert opportunities into goals meant Leeds were left with no chance of recovery once they fell behind.

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Farke’s Admission

After the match, Farke spoke to Premier League Productions, recognising both the challenge and the clinical nature of Arsenal’s performance. He remarked:

“It was always a difficult game for us here, travelling without our captain, Arsenal’s first home game, the whole stadium was buzzing. We had to suffer a lot in the first 15 minutes, then we came into the game so it’s annoying to concede the first goal from a set-piece. They had five shots on goal and five goals, and it’s difficult when they’re as effective as they were today.”

His comments highlighted the scale of Arsenal’s efficiency, with five goals scored from relatively few attempts. Although the margin of defeat was significant, Leeds avoided an even heavier scoreline, with Farke acknowledging that Arsenal’s attacking strength could easily have produced more.

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