Arsenal responded to last week\u2019s defeat to Manchester United with a 4-0 win away at Leeds United. The Gunners controlled the match from the outset, Mart\u00edn Zubimendi opening the scoring with a smart header before a corner from Noni Madueke produced an own goal shortly after. Viktor Gy\u00f6keres and Gabriel Jesus both netted in the final 20 minutes to make the scoreline emphatic.<\/p>\n
Noni Madueke, thrown into the starting lineup moments before kick-off, made an immediate impact. His cross created Zubimendi\u2019s opener and his corner caused the own goal by Karl Darlow. That decisive delivery underlined why Mikel Arteta sought to add the former Chelsea man to his squad.<\/p>\n
At the back Gabriel led a physical performance, notably handling Dominic Calvert-Lewin with authority and topping the successful duels for Arsenal. Declan Rice kept the midfield ticking with a steady stream of passes and defensive work. Mart\u00edn Zubimendi shielded the defence and recycled possession efficiently, earning the match\u2019s highest rating.<\/p>\n
Bukayo Saka had been set to start but an injury in the warm-up forced him out of contention, leaving Arsenal to await clarity on the severity of his problem. Madueke\u2019s display further complicates selection decisions on the right flank.<\/p>\n
Key player notes and ratings from the match: Mart\u00edn Zubimendi 8.2, Gabriel Jesus 7.6, Gabriel 7.5, Noni Madueke 7.5, Declan Rice 7.6. Substitutions included Gabriel Martinelli (61′ for Madueke), Martin \u00d8degaard (61′ for Kai Havertz), Riccardo Calafiori (76′ for Piero Hincapi\u00e9), Gabriel Jesus (76′ for Viktor Gy\u00f6keres) and Eberechi Eze (81′ for Leandro Trossard). Unused subs were Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera and Christian N\u00f8rgaard.<\/p>\n
Match statistics underlined Arsenal\u2019s control: possession 51% to 49%, expected goals 2.39 to 0.15, total shots 14 to 3 and shots on target 8 to 1. Arsenal created seven big chances to Leeds\u2019s nil and both sides finished with 79% passing accuracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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