Arsenal cruised to a seventh straight victory over Leeds with a dominant 5-0 win at the Emirates, climbing to the top of the Premier League table.
Jurrien Timber opened the scoring with a superb header from a Declan Rice corner before turning provider for Bukayo Saka, who struck first-time just before half-time.
Viktor Gyokeres added a third early in the second half with his first goal for the club, though Saka’s subsequent injury tempered the celebrations.
Timber struck again from another corner to make it four, underlining Arsenal’s growing reputation as the league’s deadliest set-piece side, before 15-year-old debutant Max Dowman won a stoppage-time penalty.
Gyokeres converted from the spot to seal his brace and the rout.
The win extended Arsenal’s unbeaten home run against newly promoted teams to 43 matches, equalling a Premier League record, while ending Leeds’ seven-match winning streak.
Despite injuries to captain Martin Odegaard and Saka, the Gunners’ ruthless efficiency ensured a comfortable afternoon and a resounding message in the early title race.
