Arsenal prolonged their lead on the high of the Premier League to seven factors after cruising to a 4–0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Highway, ending a run of 4 league video games with out a win.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect moved seven factors away from title rivals Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa, who’re each in motion on Sunday, because the Gunners took a major step ahead within the title race.
Response to Latest Setbacks
The outcome was a well timed response after final weekend’s first dwelling defeat of the season to Manchester United, which capped a run of simply two factors from a doable 9 in Arsenal’s earlier three league matches.
Having completed as runners-up for the previous three seasons, questions had been raised over Arsenal’s mentality in decisive moments of a title problem.
Arsenal had been dealt an early setback when Bukayo Saka was injured within the warm-up, however his alternative, Noni Madueke, made an instantaneous influence in what proved to be solely Leeds’ second defeat in 12 matches.
Madueke Shines After Saka Blow
Madueke delivered the cross that allowed Martin Zubimendi to go Arsenal into the lead, earlier than Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow might solely parry one other harmful supply from the winger into his personal web earlier than half-time.
Targets Seal Complete Victory
Regardless of their sturdy current type, Leeds stay simply six factors above the relegation zone, and their first dwelling defeat since November was sealed when Viktor Gyökeres, who has confronted criticism since his arrival, completed off Gabriel Martinelli’s cross for his eleventh objective since becoming a member of from Sporting Lisbon.
Gabriel Jesus rounded off the rout with a blistering strike 4 minutes from time.
Title Race Heats Up
Arsenal will now hope native rivals Tottenham can dent Manchester Metropolis’s title push once they host Pep Guardiola’s aspect, whereas Aston Villa welcome Brentford. Chelsea might climb into the highest 4 later in the event that they proceed their sturdy begin underneath Liam Rosenior in opposition to West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
The victory leaves Arsenal seven factors clear on the summit because the Premier League title race heads right into a pivotal weekend.
