Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Leeds United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - May 8, 2022 Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah scores their first goal past Leeds United's Illan Meslier REUTERS/David Klein
LONDON (Reuters) -Leeds United suffered a huge setback in their battle for Premier League survival as a 2-1 loss at Arsenal on Sunday plunged them into the relegation zone and the hosts took another step towards securing a top-four finish.
An early quickfire double from former Leeds loanee Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal in firm control before the visitors were reduced to 10 midway through the first half when Luke Ayling was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Gabriel Martinelli.
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