JAVI GRACIA: THE GAME CHANGED CONCEDING THE EARLY SECOND HALF GOAL

Head coach on Arsenal defeat.

Leeds United head coach Javi Gracia spoke to the media following Saturday’s Premier League defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

The Whites were beaten 4-1 by the table topping Gunners, in just Gracia’s second defeat since taking charge of the club.

Gracia gave his opinion on the match, being pleased with elements, before falling behind.

He said: “I think we started well in the first half, creating some good chances and not conceding many chances to them.

“It’s true they scored one goal from a penalty, but we were in the game and competing well.

“The game in my opinion changed in the second half, conceding the early goal.

“After that we kept going knowing it was difficult, we scored a goal, but the game in that moment was very tough for us.

“I’m happy with the attitude of my players, we knew before coming here that it would be a very demanding game for us.

“Now we are playing in three days, we don’t have time to complain, the best thing we can do is prepare as best as possible for this game.”