In matchday 24 of the Premier League, Arsenal displayed their superiority with a striking 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road. The goals were scored by Martín Zubimendi (26’) and an own goal from Karl Darlow (38’) in the first half, followed by strikes from Viktor Gyökeres (68’) and Gabriel Jesús (41’) in the second half.
Gabriel Jesús was named the man of the match after delivering a standout performance with one goal, four shots on target, and five successful passes.
Another key player was Martín Zubimendi, the midfielder who scored a goal and successfully completed 26 passes while making three attempts at the opposing goal.
Leeds United’s coach, Daniel Farke, implemented a 3-6-1 formation with Karl Darlow in goal, flanked by Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Gabriel Gudmundsson in defense. The midfield consisted of Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev, James Justin, Anton Stach, and Brenden Aaronson, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin leading the attack.
In contrast, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal entered the field with a 4-5-1 formation, featuring David Raya in goal; a defensive line of Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Piero Hincapié; and a midfield comprised of Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard, with Viktor Gyökeres at the front.
Stuart Attwell officiated the match at Elland Road.
Leeds United will next face Nottingham Forest at home, while Arsenal is set to host Sunderland.
With this result, Leeds reaches 26 points, now sitting in sixteenth place in the standings, whereas Arsenal maintains their lead with a total of 53 points, topping the league.
Substitutions for Leeds United
45’ 2T – Sean Longstaff replaced James Justin, and Noah Okafor came on for Ilia Gruev.
70’ 2T – Facundo Buonanotte replaced Brenden Aaronson.
80’ 2T – Willy Gnonto subbed in for Anton Stach, while Eberechi Eze replaced Leandro Trossard.
84’ 2T – Joël Piroe replaced Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Yellow Cards for Leeds United
36’ 1T – Gabriel Gudmundsson for unsporting behavior.
Substitutions for Arsenal
60’ 2T – Gabriel Martinelli replaced Noni Madueke, and Martin Odegaard came on for Kai Havertz.
75’ 2T – Gabriel Jesús was substituted for Gabriel Jesus, and Riccardo Calafiori replaced Piero Hincapié.
Yellow Cards for Arsenal
13’ 2T – Jurriën Timber for unsporting behavior.