Arsenal Regain Winning Form, Win Big Against Leeds United

 

Arsenal dealt decisively with Leeds United at Elland Road, claiming a massive 4-0 victory and extending their dominance of the Premier League table by seven points. 

The Gunners had an unproductive run through two consecutive games. They lost to Manchester United and drew against Nottingham Forest in their previous Premier League games. Both games set them back and closed the gap between them and Manchester City, who trailed Arsenal.

Leeds conceded the opening goal when Martín Zubimendi's header in the 27th minute gave them the lead. Noni Madueke's corner forced an own goal from Karl Darlow, who parried the cross into his own net. 

Viktor Gyokeres extended the lead with the third goal after an hour into the game. The striker reacted swiftly to Gabriel Martinelli's cross, and despite being impeded, he slid to tap the ball to beat Darlow to the net. Gabriel Jesus added a fourth in the 86th minute, with Martin Odegaard's clever pass setting him up for a precise finish.

This victory extends Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League table, with Manchester City due to play against Tottenham this weekend. Also, Gyokeres continues to maintain his goal-scoring streak, having scored in three of his previous five games in all competitions. 

Overview 

Arsenal gradually built up pressure and gained control of the game. They exploited set pieces to pull off the goals needed to lead. Madueke was instrumental in opening up the right wing for Arsenal to gain an adequate presence in the opponents' box.  

Mikel Arteta's substitution also reinforced the Gunners' attacking prowess. the game. Gyokeres and Jesus came in as substitutes, and Martinelli was a problem for the hosts upon replacing Madueke.