Leeds v Arsenal paused for over 30 minutes after power problems at Elland Road for Premier League clash
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Updated 16/10/2022 at 16:03 GMT
Just minutes after getting the game underway, referee Chris Kavanagh called a halt to Leeds vs. Arsenal in the Premier League due a problem with the referees’ communication system after power problems near Elland Road. The clock was initially left running before the match was eventually temporarily suspended while a fix was ordered. The match resumed after a 38-minute delay.
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Leeds’ match with Arsenal in the Premier League was temporarily suspended after power problems at Elland Road.
Barely four minutes after the match had kicked off, referee Chris Kavanagh halted the match and signalled the match would have to be delayed after consulting managers Jesse Marsch and Mikel Arteta.
A power cut in Leeds appeared to interfere with the officials’ communication systems, with the players leaving the pitch while the issue was resolved.
The players eventually returned for a reduced warm-up, with the match restarting after a 38-minute stoppage.
When the game did eventually get underway, Arsenal took the lead through Bukayo Saka on 35 minutes, the England forward lashing home past Illan Meslier from an acute angle.
Arsenal were bidding to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League, with nearest challengers Manchester City facing the arduous job of getting three points from Liverpool later on Sunday afternoon.
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