"He said (h/t Leeds Press): Wouldn't praise (Arsenal) too much for this goal, for their set-piece routine, I think we should defend this situation better, not even one Arsenal player was close. Overall, I would have wished to reduce their number of set-pieces in the first half, that would have made our life easier, but in this situation, I think there's no need to score an own goal."
"The goalkeeping situation has been a problem for Leeds United. They signed Lucas Perri during the summer transfer window, but the Brazilian has been unconvincing. Darlow has been given an opportunity to establish himself as the first-choice goalkeeper at the club, but he has shown that he is not a Premier League-level goalkeeper. It will be interesting to see if Leeds United can get through the season with their current options and secure Premier League safety."
Leeds United suffered a heavy defeat to Arsenal after Karl Darlow diverted Noni Madueke's corner into his own net, compounding a difficult match. Manager Daniel Farke criticised the failure to defend set pieces and said there was no need to concede an own goal. Farke lamented the high number of Arsenal set-pieces and urged better defensive management of those situations. The goalkeeping department has struggled all season; summer signing Lucas Perri has underwhelmed and Darlow has failed to establish himself as a reliable Premier League goalkeeper. Leeds must prioritise improving the goalkeeping options to stabilise the defence and aid the fight for survival.
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