Arsenal have thumped newly promoted Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners were heavy favourites to make two wins from two at the start of the new season, and got the job done in emphatic fashion thus setting them up nicely for next weekend's showdown with reigning champions Liverpool at Anfield.
Mikel Arteta's side were by no means at their fluent best in the 1-0 win over Manchester United six days ago, but his players defended resolutely and showed plenty of character to pick up three points. That said, there was a big improvement on performance today as they scored five without reply.
Jurrien Timber and summer signing Viktor Gyokeres each scored twice, while Bukayo Saka opened his account for the season with a powerful finish. Another three points in the bag, however, on a night of intent from Arsenal - following their unveiling of new signing Eberechi Eze - there were injury scares for both Saka and Martin Odgeaard. Follow the game LIVE back with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium!
Arsenal vs Leeds latest news
- GOAL! Gyokeres powers home penalty
- GOAL! Timber scores again
- GOAL! Gyokeres adds a third
- GOAL! Saka doubles Arsenal's lead
- GOAL! Timber puts Arsenal in front
- Arsenal announce Eze signing
Arsenal player ratings
19:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDavid Raya 7
Made a top save when the game was goalless to keep out Pascal Struijk’s header. A big moment in the game.
Jurrien Timber 9 | Star player
A dream afternoon for the right-back. Two goals, an assist and a clean sheet. Marked his first start of the season in style.
William Saliba 7
The better of Arsenal’s two centre-backs and helped them keep back-to-back clean sheets. Gave Leeds striker Joel Piroe nothing to feed off
Read our Arsenal player ratings in full here!
Big Arsenal win
19:43 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal cruised to victory over Premier League new-boys Leeds to make it two wins from two at the start of the new season.
The Emirates Stadium was rocking right before kick-off as Arsenal presented new signing Eberechi Eze to the crowd. However, it took a while for his new team-mates to find their groove.
In fact, the Gunners had goalkeeper David Raya to thank as he made a fine save to deny Pascal Struijk putting the visitors ahead from a corner.
Although the set-piece kings did break the deadlock just after the half hour mark when Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber superbly headed home Declan Rice’s cross.
GOAL! Arsenal 5-0 Leeds | Viktor Gyokeres ‘90
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: No mistake from Gyokeres and he has two for the day!
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+2 min: ARSENAL PENALTY
Dowman goes over in the box and a penalty is awarded!
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: FIVE more minutes. Feels a bit harsh on Leeds.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Lung-busting drive from Rice through the middle as he looks to tee up Dowman. Leeds defenders get back in time to force a pass to Nwaneri who takes too long as loses possession.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: Deep cross from Trossard to the back post, looking for Dowman but the Arsenal youngster can’t connect with the ball.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: Byram is on for Bogle in Leeds’ latest change.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Almost a fifth for Arsenal as the free-kick is cleared only as far to Dowman who slices an effort wide.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal fans have a new chant:
"Super, Super Max, Super, Super Max, Super, Super Max, Super Max Dowman."
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Great running from Dowman as he takes Gudmundsson down the line and wins a free-kick.
Great show of strength too.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: Half a chance for Leeds as Bogle finds himself in a good position, but the door is slammed in his face by Lewis-Skelly.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCrazy to say it, given he's 15, but the crowd just get so excited here whenever Dowman is on the ball. You can hear the bang of the seats as everyone stands up.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
19:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: Space opens up for Nwaneri but he can’t quite figure out which option to take and is eventually crowded out.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
18:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Double Leeds change as James and Gnoto are replaced by Okafor and Aaronson
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
18:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Triple Arsenal change.
ON: Dowman, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly
OFF: Madueke, Timber, Calafiori
No hat-trick for Timber but what a moment for 15-year-old Dowman.
Arsenal 4-0 Leeds
18:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Double change by Leeds as Nmecha and Longstaff are brought on.
GOAL! Arsenal 4-0 Leeds | Jurrien Timber ‘56
18:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: Arsenal score again, Jurrien Timber scores again and it’s from a corner again!
Scramble in the box and Timber turns the ball home.
Arsenal 3-0 Leeds
18:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Madueke has gone over to the right and has already created a couple of goalscoring chances. Nwaneri profits from some good play and sees an effort deflected for a corner.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
18:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOdegaard and Saka both off before the hour mark with injuries. A reminder that Arsenal head to Anfield next week.
Arsenal 3-0 Leeds
18:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Huge concern for Arsenal as Saka goes down and requires treatment. He is replaced by Trossard.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
18:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGyokeres literally had one thought when he got that ball out wide, he was cutting in and shooting.
Reminds me of this from Bjorn Thuresson, president of IFK Aspudden-Tellus, Gyokeres' first club."He was all about finding the quickest way to score and finish, regardless of where he was on the pitch."
GOAL! Arsenal 3-0 Leeds | Viktor Gyokeres ‘48
18:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne48 min: Perfect start to the second half for Arsenal as Viktor Gyokeres opens his account!
KICK-OFF!
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in north London!
No changes from either side.
HALF-TIME
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal 2-0 Leeds
Gunners lead at the break thanks to goals from Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Leeds | Bukayo Saka ‘45
18:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: Arsenal double their lead and it’s a fantastic strike from Bukayo Saka. Slipped in by Jurrien Timber, Saka smashes one in with his right foot.
Arsenal 1-0 Leeds
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Three minutes of stoppage time signalled.
Arsenal 1-0 Leeds
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: Madueke thinks he’s in but a tug on Stach’s shoulder is spotted and Leeds have a free-kick.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA huge chance for Nwaneri now Odegaard is off. He likes to play in that No8 role and now has the chance to do for nearly an hour.
Arsenal 1-0 Leeds
18:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Odegaard’s day is done, he is replaced by Nwaneri.
Would assume he is doubtful for next weekend’s trip to Anfield.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
18:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSet-piece FC.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Leeds | Jurrien Timber ‘34
18:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Deadlock broken, and it’s from a set-piece yet again!
Jurrien Timber with a great header.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Better from Arsenal as Calafiori on the outside forces a corner.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
18:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Hosts just toiling at the moment, Calafiori hits a pass out of play. No shots on target so far.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Scratch that, Odegaard has just given the thumbs up. Looks like he is fine to carry on.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: Worry for Arsenal as Martin Odegaard is sat down on the turf. Ethan Nwaneri is set to come on.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: Odegaard clips a cross to the back post looking for Madueke who wins the header but can’t create a chance with it as the ball drifts out of play.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Raya called into action once again, this time to cut out a cross but takes a whack from Gnoto in the process.
Arsenal keeper is fine to carry on.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne19 min: Ball falls kindly for Leeds and it is worked to James who drills a shot right at Calafiori to win a corner from which Raya makes a superb save to deny Struijk.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Arsenal are almost in again but Madueke’s pass to Gyokeres is not good enough and Leeds clear the danger.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGyokeres just snatched at that, he had far more time than he thought. The reaction of some fans in front of the press box was to stand up and encourage the Swede.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Rice’s free-kick is met by Gabriel but the Brazilian’s header does not test Perri.
Leeds cause their own problems by playing out from the back but Gyokeres can’t take advantage.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: Odegaard looks to be in some discomfort after a coming together with Stach. Awkward landing has left him nursing a shoulder issue.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Leeds with their first attack as James sees a shot blocked.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Calafiori goes down in the box and his appeal for a penalty is waved away. Ball goes back to Rice who clips a cross into Saka’s path but the winger can’t make a connection.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Poor delivery from Odegaard and Bogle clears the free-kick with relative ease.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
17:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBogle in the book inside the first 10 minutes, not ideal to say the least. This could be a long afternoon for him.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Odegaard lines one up from the edge of the box but drags his shot wide of the post.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Zubimendi straight into the thick of it as he’s fouled twice, the latter results in a free-kick which is taken short and comes to nothing.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Arsenal looking dangerous down the left once again, this time it’s Calafiori after combining with Madueke. Leeds defend the situation well.
Arsenal 0-0 Leeds
17:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: First sighting for Madueke down the left, he gets the ball out of his feet fairly quickly but his cross is too close to Perri.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
17:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEze walking out onto the pitch has raised the volume in here three or four levels. The Emirates is rocking.
KICK-OFF!
17:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Premier League clash.
HERE WE GO!
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight then, the teams have emerged from the tunnel,
Kick-off is next!
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
17:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal fans: "He's one of our own, he's one of our own, Ebere Eze, he's one of our own."
Eze presentation
17:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEberechi Eze is currently being presented to the Emirates Stadium crowd.
High praise for Dowman
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJamie Redknapp certainly thinks Max Dowman is going to the very top.
"I've never seen a kid with so much quality IN MY LIFE."
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 23, 2025
"I am so confident he will be one of the best English players we've EVER SEEN."
Jamie Redknapp remembers when he first met Max Dowman in his infancy, and has high hopes for the young talent... pic.twitter.com/N5I0XVUZU8
Eze shirt number confirmed
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have revealed Eberechi Eze’s shirt number after their latest signing was announced ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League encounter with Leeds.
Team news reminder
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Madueke, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Kiwior, Merino, Nwaneri, Dowman, Martinelli, Trossard.
Leeds XI: Perri; Bogle, Gudmundsson, Struijk, Rodon, Gruev, Stach, Tanaka, James, Gnoto, Piroe.
Substitutes: Darlow, Bijol, Byram, Bornauw, Longstaff, Harrison, Aaronson, Okafor, Nmecha.
Eze unveiled by Arsenal
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.
The England international joins the Gunners after a deal worth worth £60million upfront, plus £7.5m in add-ons was struck between the two clubs earlier in the week.
Eze has signed a four-year contract, with the option of a further year, and could make his debut as soon next weekend when the Gunners face Liverpool at Anfield.
BREAKING NEWS
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze.
It was only ever Arsenal.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2025
A boyhood Gooner, our new number 10 – welcome home, Ebere ❤️ pic.twitter.com/k3h67d4rg7
Dowman on the bench
16:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA special afternoon for Max Dowman as the teenager is named on the bench for a senior competitive match for the very first time.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
16:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne"I think that is the Arsenal team I would have picked today. Madueke should stay wide and stretch Leeds, which will help Arsenal open them up.
“Feels like a big day for the winger."
Last time out
16:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal ran out 4-1 winners the last time these two teams met in the Premier League.
⏮️ Last time we faced Leeds…
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2025
An emphatic win at Emirates Stadium 💪 pic.twitter.com/rHfP3wC9xD
Leeds change
16:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLeeds make one change to the team that started the 1-0 win over Everton on Monday night.
Captain Ethan Ampadu misses out as Ilia Gruev takes his place in midfield.
Noah Okafor is on the bench along with Lukas Nmecha who scored the winner earlier in the week.
Arsenal changes
16:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta has made two changes from the Arsenal side that started at Old Trafford last weekend as Jurrien Timber comes in at right-back for Ben White.
Meanwhile, Noni Madueke is in for Gabriel Martinelli.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOur very own Simon Collings is in position at the Emirates Stadium and has delivered his verdict on a full Arsenal debut for summer signing Noni Madueke...
🗣 "He's a brilliant dribbler, certainly against teams who sit deep he can open them up."@sr_collings gives his thoughts on Noni Madueke making his full Arsenal debut today!
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) August 23, 2025
LIVE: https://t.co/3Yvt5wXSsw#ARSLEE pic.twitter.com/xIO3zxHXNC
Leeds team in full
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLeeds XI: Perri; Bogle, Gudmundsson, Struijk, Rodon, Gruev, Stach, Tanaka, James, Gnoto, Piroe.
Substitutes: Darlow, Bijol, Byram, Bornauw, Longstaff, Harrison, Aaronson, Okafor, Nmecha.
Arsenal team in full
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Madueke, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Kiwior, Merino, Nwaneri, Dowman, Martinelli, Trossard.
CONFIRMED LEEDS TEAM NEWS
16:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne📋 Your #LUFC XI pic.twitter.com/3VW4HaGKEy
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 23, 2025
CONFIRMED ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2025
↩️ Timber in at right-back
🆕 Madueke makes full Arsenal Premier League debut
😤 Gyokeres leads the line
Let's do this, Gunners 💪
Eze spotted
16:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAt the Emirates for Arsenal v Leeds pic.twitter.com/vB2Jo8SIHt
— Simon Collings (@sr_collings) August 23, 2025
Team news imminent
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are expecting team news to be announced any minute now.
Stay tuned...
Homecoming...
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFirst home game of the season for Arsenal...
Welcome home, Gooners ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZLUcuVVHyQ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2025
Arteta backs Gyokeres
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta says Arsenal have spent this past week learning how to get the best out of Viktor Gyokeres - and has backed the striker to start finding the net “very, very often”, writes Simon Collings.
Gyokeres made his Arsenal debut last week, but he was taken off after an hour as the Gunners beat Manchester United by a solitary goal at Old Trafford.
The Swede is still getting up to speed with his new team-mates after arriving from Sporting earlier this summer as part of a deal worth over £60million.
Gyokeres’ style is different to Arsenal’s previous strikers and Arteta admits it will take for his side to adapt.
But the Spaniard is convinced the goals will start to flow, with Arsenal next in action on Saturday when they host newly-promoted Leeds United.
Latest scores
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo games have already been played across this Premier League weekend. Last night saw Chelsea thrash West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium, while Tottenham recorded a 2-0 win over Manchester City earlier today.
Currently, it is half-time in the 3pm BST kick-offs.
Bournemouth 1-0 Wolves
Burnley 0-0 Sunderland
Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa
Eze latest
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal did not complete the signing of Eberechi Eze in time for him to make his debut against Leeds - but they hope to wrap up the move very soon.
The Gunners are closing in on a deal for Eze after agreeing a fee with Crystal Palace worth £60million upfront, plus £7.5m in add-ons.
Eze has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and Standard Sport understands he is underwent his medical on Friday morning.
Predicted Arsenal XI
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta’s biggest selection headache is who starts at left-back. Riccardo Calafiori did well against Manchester United and scored, meaning he could get the nod over Myles Lewis-Skelly again.
Viktor Gyokeres should lead the line and make his home debut in the absence of Kai Havertz, but the left flank spot feels up for grabs.
Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are both struggling for form, so that could open the door for Noni Madueke to make his full debut.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Madueke
Noni Madueke primed for key role
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEven in a stadium of 60,000 fans, Noni Madueke’s mind is clear and he has just one thought in his head, writes Simon Collings.
The winger views being direct on the ball as one of his best attributes and it is one of the reasons Arsenal agreed to pay Chelsea over £50million for his services this summer.
“I only really have one thought in my mind when I get the ball at my feet or in space,” says Madueke. “It’s just to line up the full-back and go past him.”
There have been flashes of that intent in Madueke’s early appearances as the 23-year-old gets up to speed at his new club.
Today's setting
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePerfect evening for some Premier League football!
Arsenal vs Leeds match odds
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal win: 3/10
Leeds win: 8/1
Draw: 7/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Arsenal vs Leeds: Head to head (h2h) history and results
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal triumphed the last time the two sides met, securing a 4-1 Premier League victory in April 2023. Gabriel Jesus starred with a brace, while Ben White and Granit Xhaka also got on the scoresheet.
Arsenal wins: 47
Leeds wins: 38
Draws: 26
Score prediction
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal have enjoyed a dominant record against Leeds, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 encounters across all competitions (W12 D2) and winning each of the last six meetings.
The Gunners also boast an impressive streak in the Premier League, going 42 home games without defeat against newly promoted sides (W37 D5).
With this being their first home game of the season, Mikek Arteta will be eager for Arsenal to make a statement. Fans can expect fluid attacking football and goals flying in as the Gunners look to set the tone for their title charge.
Arsenal to win, 4-1
Leeds team news
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNew signing Noah Okafor is in contention to make his Leeds debut after arriving from AC Milan this week.
However, captain Ethan Ampadu is ruled out after limping off against Everton, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is unlikely to feature.
Arsenal team news
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal will be without Kai Havertz because of a knee injury. Summer signing Christian Norgaard is a week or so from returning to action and Gabriel Jesus is a long-term absentee.
Ben White and Jurrien Timber are doubtful with Cristhian Mosquera on standby to deputise at right-back.
How to watch
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be shown live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 5pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Live stream: UK viewers can watch the game online via the Sky Go website or app. The match is also available on NOW with a Sky Sports subscription.
Live blog: You can also follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Simon Collings!
Arsenal vs Leeds live
15:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Leeds!
Can Arsenal start the season with back-to-back wins? Mikel Arteta’s side are heavy favourites to swat away the newly-promoted side and pick up an important three points.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 5.30pm BST from the Emirates Stadium. Stick with us!
