Match report

Arsenal Stuns Leeds with 4-0 Victory in Premier League

Leeds
Leeds
0–4
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jan 31, 2026

Arsenal utterly dominated Leeds United on Tuesday night at Elland Road, securing a comprehensive 4-0 win in the Premier League. The visitors took control early with goals from Martín Zubimendi and Noni Madueke before adding two more through Viliam Gyökeres and Gabriel Jesus to cement their position in the table.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal's Martín Zubimendi scored first at 27 minutes with an assist from Noni Madueke.
  • • Noni Madueke netted his own goal just a minute later, extending Arsenal's lead to two goals.
  • • Viliam Gyökeres added the third for Arsenal in the 69th minute, assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
  • • Gabriel Jesus secured the victory with the fourth goal at 86 minutes, after an assist from M. Ødegaard.

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 26 K. Darlow (G)
  • 24 J. Justin (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 5 P. Struijk (D)
  • 2 J. Bogle (M)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 3 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 18 A. Stach (F)
  • 11 B. Aaronson (F)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Lucas Perri
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 23 S. Bornauw
  • 8 S. Longstaff
  • 22 A. Tanaka
  • 40 F. Buonanotte
  • 19 N. Okafor
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 10 J. Piroe

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel (D)
  • 5 P. Hincapie (D)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 20 N. Madueke (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (M)
  • 19 L. Trossard (M)
  • 14 V. Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 3 C. Mosquera
  • 4 B. White
  • 8 M. Odegaard
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 10 E. Eze
  • 11 G. Martinelli
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 33 R. Calafiori

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    27' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Martín Zubimendi · Assist: Noni Madueke
  2. Leeds
    37' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gudmundsson

    Foul

  3. Arsenal
    38' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Noni Madueke
  4. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Justin · On: S. Longstaff
  5. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Gruev · On: Noah Okafor
  6. Arsenal
    59' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Jurriën Timber

    Foul

  7. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Havertz · On: M. Ødegaard
  8. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  9. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gyökeres · Assist: Gabriel Martinelli
  10. Leeds
    71' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: Facundo Buonanotte
  11. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hincapie · On: R. Calafiori
  12. Arsenal
    76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Gyökeres · On: Gabriel Jesus
  13. Leeds
    81' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Anton Stach · On: W. Gnonto
  14. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Trossard · On: E. Eze
  15. Leeds
    85' Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Calvert-Lewin · On: J. Piroe
  16. Arsenal
    86' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: M. Ødegaard

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Arsenal
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 80% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 14
Corners 4 12
Total Passes 395 395
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 8
xG 0.15 2.19
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 316 313
Shots Inside Box 2 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's quickfire goals in the 27th and 38th minutes set a daunting tone for Leeds United.
  • ▸ The introduction of Viliam Gyökeres as a substitute bolstered Arsenal’s attack, leading to a well-timed third goal.