Arsenal demolished Leeds United 5-0 in dominant Premier League display. In a remarkable showing of attacking firepower, Arsenal demolished newly promoted Leeds United 5-0 today. The win register their second consecutive win of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Moreover, they take the number one position in the league. The match, played at the exhilarating Emirates Stadium, had it all – a new debut, records broken, and injury worries for the Gunners.
Match Highlights
- Jurrien Timber opened the scoring in the 34th minute, powering a header from a corner taken by Declan Rice and showing Arsenal was using set-pieces to their advantage.
- Bukayo Saka added a second goal in stoppage time of the first half after a precise pass from Timber allowed the England international to smash the ball past Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri.
- Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal’s new £64 million signing from Sporting Lisbon, was the star of the second half. Moreover, he confirmed his arrival in the Premier League just three minutes after the stated interval with an incredible solo run, cutting in from the left wing, finishing with a low shot into the bottom corner.
- Timber got on the scoreboard for the second time in the 56th minute. Moreover, the Dutchman followed up a loose ball from a corner, tapping in Arsenal’s fourth goal.
- Gyokeres capped off the rout in the 95th minute, while converting a penalty kick earned by 15-year-old debutant Max Dowman. Moreover, with that he made an incredible entry into Premier League history by being the second youngest player in Premier League history, after he was fouled in the box.
Standout Performances
- Jurrien Timber was the clear Player of the Match, after scoring two goals and contributing an assist, and strengthened Arsenal’s backline.
- Viktor Gyokeres put the first-minute missed chance behind him and got a brace on his home debut, like former Gunner Gabriel Jesus did six weeks ago.
- Max Dowman (15 years, 235 days) entertained the home crowd with his cameo two-footed chances. Moreover, he almost scored twice, and finally winning a penalty for the fifth goal on the night.
Statistical Dominance
- Arsenal have extended their unbeaten home record to 43 games against promoted teams. Therefore they are now level with Chelsea for the Premier League record.
- The Gunners have netted 33 league goals from corners this actual season (2023/24). This is another record for corners scored this season. Moreover, they are the team with most goals from corners in the top five European leagues this season.
Manager and Player Reactions
Gyokeres, reflecting on his performance, stated: “There’s always pressure, but I knew I’d take my chances sooner or later. Today I took two, and we won 5-0—it was a great day”.
What’s Next?
Arsenal face reigning champions Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday. Moreover, Leeds will host Newcastle United and will be looking to bounce back from this heavy defeat.
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