Arsenal 2-1 Leeds - the fans' verdict

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Leeds United.
Here are some of your comments:
Arsenal fans
Rachel: Not the performance I hoped for - the authority was lacking from the beginning. Once the tempo increased in the second half, the crowd got behind the team and they came to life. I didn't see an outstanding display from any player. Going forwards, we need more appetite and intent, and to play like Premier League champions.
Matthew: The biggest positive was Arteta's substitutions and the team's mentality to fight back after going behind. That said, we cannot afford to be so vulnerable defensively or waste so many chances if we want to defend the title. Champions must find ways to win even when they are not at their best, and Arsenal did exactly that. Three points are welcome, but there is still room for improvement.
Kevin: Very disappointing. Arsenal were lacking fire, determination and intensity and Leeds deserved their lead. Slightly better in the last 30 minutes and inspiration from Guimaraes saved us again.
Varoujan: Sloppy first 45 minutes and excellent second half showed why the Gunners are Premier League champions.
MC: Great spirit in the fightback but it took the subs to change the game. Some of those starters need to start turning in some performances or sit a few games out. Saka was particularly poor, and probably has been for some weeks.
Leeds fans
Mark: We played really well for an hour, then got sloppy for 20 minutes and finished fairly strongly - although I'm not keen on long balls to Calvert-Lewin without giving him support. Trafford may have done better with the equaliser, but defensively we were great. Our depth of squad is highlighted when we look to Aaronson to make a difference from the bench. Sad to lose but the team did us proud.
Dave: Deserved a point at least. Great performance at a ground where we have struggled for years. Gutted we lost.
Declan: Unlucky not to have capitalised on earlier chances. Should have won but we can hold our heads up. So different from same fixture last season.
Rob: Last year 5-0, this year we've taken them very close and competed on equal terms right to the end, showing massive improvement even in the loss. Next up, you know who.
Steve: Unlucky not to get a draw, which the performance merited. However, though Arsenal were poor, they still have the mentality to grind out a win - that's what good teams can do. Great improvement from Leeds compared with last season at Arsenal.