Arsenal Enjoy Perfect Saturday with Dominant 5-0 Win Over Leeds

Arsenal thrilled their home fans by defeating Leeds United 5-0 at the Emirates. Several star players delivered standout performances on a memorable Saturday afternoon.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal played superbly, scoring five goals. Defender Jurriën Timber scored twice. First, he headed in a goal and then added another from close range. Bukayo Saka scored just before halftime. Viktor Gyökeres, a new signing, scored his first two goals for the club. He finished with a penalty in added time. Arsenal dominated possession and created more chances. Leeds had little opportunity to respond. This match marked Arsenal’s perfect start to the season, as Arsenal has officially started the 2025-26 Premier League season with 2 wins in 2 matches.

TIME TO CELEBRATE AT THE EMIRATES

In front of an excited home crowd, Arsenal’s new signings and key players did well. Timber scored in each half. Saka celebrated his 70th goal for the club. Gyökeres, signed to boost firepower, showed why Arsenal bought him. With this win, Arsenal now has six points from two games. Leeds, newly promoted, have experienced both a win and a defeat in their opening matches and are aiming to stay in the Premier League after gaining promotion last season.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND LEEDS?

Arsenal’s win puts them top of the Premier League table on goal difference. The Gunners will aim to maintain their perfect start against Liverpool next weekend, who are visiting Newcastle for the second match of their season. Leeds prepare to face a Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup before another Premier League game against Newcastle, who are this weekend’s Liverpool opponents. With Arsenal’s squad looking sharp and new players already performing well, expectations are high. It’s worth noting that Mikel Arteta recently emphasized Arsenal’s special spirit as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures, bolstering confidence in their pursuit this season.