Viktor Gyökeres opened his Arsenal account in style with a stunning solo strike as the Gunners swept aside Leeds United in a commanding 5-0 victory at the Emirates.
Despite the emphatic scoreline, Mikel Arteta was left with concerns after both Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka were forced off with injuries—just a week before Arsenal’s crucial clash with Liverpool.
The hosts made a flying start when Jurrien Timber rose highest to head home from a corner, before Saka doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time with a powerful finish.
After the break, Gyökeres lit up the contest with a brilliant individual run capped by a composed strike to net his first goal for the club. Timber then grabbed his second of the afternoon with a scrappy effort from close range, before Gyökeres sealed the rout late on from the penalty spot.
There was also a glimpse of Arsenal’s future, as Noni Madueke made his full debut and 16-year-old Max Dowman became the second-youngest player in Premier League history. Off the pitch, the day was marked by the official confirmation of Eberechi Eze’s arrival, adding further excitement to the Gunners’ squad.
