Arsenal dismantled Leeds United 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium with a dominant display featuring braces from both Viktor Gyökeres and Jurriën Timber, plus a goal from Bukayo Saka. The Gunners move top of the Premier League but suffered injury scares to Saka and Martin Odegaard.
Key Events
- 34’ — Timber heads home: Jurriën Timber opened the scoring, glancing Declan Rice’s corner into the far corner.
- 45+1’ — Saka strikes: Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s lead after a rapid break down the right and a fierce low shot just before halftime.
- 48’ — Gyökeres gets his first: New signing Viktor Gyökeres scored his first Arsenal goal with a low finish just after the break.
- 56’ — Timber at the double: Timber bundled in his second goal from another set piece to make it 4-0.
- 90+5’ — Gyökeres penalty: 15-year-old debutant Max Dowman won a stoppage-time penalty, coolly put away by Gyökeres for his second and Arsenal’s fifth.
Other Highlights
- Max Dowman Debut: The young midfielder became Arsenal’s second-youngest ever player and impressed, winning the penalty for the fifth goal.
- Injury Concerns: Both Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Martin Odegaard (shoulder) were forced off with injuries, clouding an otherwise perfect night for the Gunners.
- Eberechi Eze Unveiled: Arsenal presented their new £67.5m signing Eberechi Eze to fans before kick-off.
Quick Stats
| Arsenal | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
| Scorers | Timber (34′, 56′), Saka (45+1′), Gyökeres (48′, 90+5′ pen) | — |
Arsenal’s relentless set-piece efficiency—scoring two from corners—continues to be a hallmark under Mikel Arteta. Leeds, meanwhile, created little, with Lucas Perri making a few key saves to keep the scoreline from being even higher.
A near-perfect evening for Arsenal, albeit with concerns over two star players’ fitness ahead of their next big fixture.