Stuart Pearce thought one Arsenal player was ‘very slow and sluggish’ against Leeds

Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, but it was far from convincing for large stretches of the game. The first half was goalless and largely flat, with Leeds restricting Arsenal to minimal chances.

The visitors took the lead early in the second half through James Justin, and for a period, Mikel Arteta’s side looked short of the intensity that we have come to expect.

Former England defender Stuart Pearce, speaking on talkSPORT during the game, zeroed in on one player in particular. “I’ve got to say, Declan Rice is looking very slow and sluggish,” he said.