By Peter Adelowo
Arsenal bounced back from last weekend’s defeat to Manchester United by thrashing Leeds United 4-0 at the Elland Road.
England international Noni Madueke played the perfect stand-in role for the injured Bukayo Saka inspiring the Gunners to a comfortable victory.
Madueke was initially named among the substitutes, but was drafted into the starting line-up following injury to Saka.
The winger’s pinpoint cross was met by the onrushing Martin Zubimendi, who headed in the opener after 27 minutes.
He doubled his assist tally 11 minutes later when his inswinging corner was punched into his own net by goalkeeper Karl Darlow, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin seemingly getting in his Leeds’ team-mate way.
Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus scored twice for Arsenal in the second half to make the scoreline more emphatic.
Mikel Arteta’s side once again opened a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with the win.
