Despite losing Bukayo Saka in the warm-up, Arteta’s side dominated Elland Road with goals from Zubimendi, Gyökeres, and Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal delivered a statement of intent this Saturday, thrashing Leeds United 4-0 at Elland Road to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Even a late injury scare for star man Bukayo Saka couldn’t slow down the Gunners’ march toward the title.
Saka Injury and the Madueke Spark
Drama unfolded before kick-off when Saka was forced to withdraw during the warm-up. Noni Madueke was drafted into the starting XI as a last-minute replacement and proved clinical, providing the assist for Martin Zubimendi to open the scoring.
Leeds United, who had recently frustrated the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea at home, had no answer for Arsenal’s tactical discipline. A nightmare first half for the hosts was compounded when goalkeeper Karl Darlow inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, sending Arsenal into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Clinical Finishing from Gyökeres and Jesus
In the second half, the Premier League leaders turned on the style. Viktor Gyökeres continued his red-hot form, latching onto a Gabriel Martinelli cross to make it three.
With the game effectively over, Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to put the icing on the cake, finishing a late move to seal the 4-0 rout. Leeds struggled to offer any resistance, managing only three shots on target throughout the 90 minutes.
Title Race Update
Arsenal now sit seven points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa. Perhaps more impressively, Arteta’s men have conceded just 17 goals in 24 matches, cementing their status as the best defense in the division.
Match Summary: Leeds 0-4 Arsenal
- Goals: Zubimendi (15′), Darlow (OG 38′), Gyökeres (62′), Gabriel Jesus (88′).
- Standout Performer: Noni Madueke (Emergency start, 1 assist).
- Next Fixture: Arsenal look to maintain their momentum while monitoring Bukayo Saka’s fitness ahead of the upcoming midweek round.
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
