The Gunners put on a gala performance at the Emirates Stadium, dazzling fans with an impressive display to secure a 5-0 victory over Leeds United during Matchday 2.
Jurriën Timber was a standout player, scoring two goals (33’ 1H and 10’ 2H), while Bukayo Saka found the net just before halftime (45’ 1H). Viktor Gyökeres also made his presence felt with two goals (2’ 2H and 49’ 2H, the latter from the penalty spot).
Timber’s performance stood out not only for his goals but also for his defensive contributions, having intercepted two balls throughout the match. Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori also shone defensively, clearing three dangerous opportunities away from Arsenal’s area.
Leandro Trossard electrified the crowd in the 74th minute with a brilliant nutmeg on Sean Longstaff.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta set his team in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring David Raya in goal; a defensive line of Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Riccardo Calafiori; a midfield trio of Martin Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, and Declan Rice; and an attacking front comprised of Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, and Noni Madueke.
Leeds United, managed by Daniel Farke, fielded their own 4-3-3 formation with Lucas Perri in goal; defenders Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Gabriel Gudmundsson; a midfield consisting of Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev, and Anton Stach; and forwards Daniel James, Joël Piroe, and Willy Gnonto.
Jarred Gillett was the appointed referee for this match at the Emirates Stadium.
Next up for the Gunners is an away match against Liverpool, while Leeds will host Newcastle United at home. With this win, Arsenal moves to 6 points in the standings, placing them at the top, while Leeds remains with 3 points in 11th position.
Substitutions for Arsenal
37’ 1H – Martin Ødegaard off for Ethan Nwaneri
52’ 2H – Bukayo Saka off for Leandro Trossard
63’ 2H – Noni Madueke off for Max Dowman and Jurriën Timber off for Cristhian Mosquera
64’ 2H – Riccardo Calafiori off for Myles Lewis-Skelly
Substitutions for Leeds United
57’ 2H – Ao Tanaka off for Sean Longstaff and Joël Piroe off for Lukas Nmecha
65’ 2H – Daniel James off for Brenden Aaronson and Willy Gnonto off for Noah Okafor
82’ 2H – Jayden Bogle off for Sam Byram
Yellow Cards for Leeds United:
8’ 1H Jayden Bogle (Unsporting behavior) and 34’ 2H Gabriel Gudmundsson (Insulting or disrespecting the referee)