Madueke and Gyokeres end droughts as Arsenal beat Leeds 4-0

Arsenal ended their three-game Premier League winless run on Saturday afternoon, beating Leeds United 4-0 at Elland Road.

Leeds registered the first attempt, with captain Ethan Ampadu firing over the bar. Arsenal created a chance in the 15th minute, but Martin Zubimendi hit a shot straight at Karl Darlow.

The Spaniard opened the scoring on 27 minutes, heading Noni Madueke’s pinpoint cross into the net.

It was Madueke’s first league assist in 412 days and his first-ever for Arsenal.

The English forward played a key role in Arsenal’s second goal, as Darlow punched his in-swinging corner into his own net.

Leeds started the second half on the front foot, with Pascal Struijk forcing David Raya to make his first save from a corner.

Arsenal created a chance at the other end, as Leandro Trossard put Viktor Gyokeres through, but Joe Rodon’s timely block denied him a shot on goal.

The Swede made it 3-0 in the 69th minute, guiding Gabriel Martinelli’s pass home to end his six-game Premier League goal drought.

Gabriel Jesus came close to adding to Arsenal’s advantage, but Darlow turned his effort behind.

The Brazilian finally got on the scoresheet five minutes from time, outmuscling Struijk before picking out the bottom corner to make it 4-0.

Mikel Arteta’s side have moved seven points clear at the top of the table, with closest challengers Aston Villa and Manchester City yet to play this weekend.