jpnn.com, JAKARTA – Arsenal significantly extended their lead at the Premier League summit, now seven points clear of their closest competitors, following a resounding victory over Leeds United.
Playing at Elland Road Stadium on Saturday, January 31st, The Gunners dismantled Leeds with a dominant 4-0 performance.
This emphatic win ended Arsenal’s three-match winless streak in the Premier League, getting them back to their winning ways and establishing a crucial seven-point gap at the top of the standings after a commanding display on Leeds United’s home turf.
Arsenal scored two goals in each half. Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half, skillfully converting an assist from Noni Madueke, who started the match after Bukayo Saka sustained an injury during warm-up.
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Arsenal’s second goal came courtesy of a Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow own goal, following a corner whipped in by Madueke.
In the second half, Viktor Gyokeres ended his six-match Premier League goal drought with a well-taken finish midway through the period.
Gabriel Jesus then completed Arsenal’s comprehensive victory with the fourth goal in the dying minutes of the game.
Leeds United struggled to match Arsenal’s intensity throughout the encounter, creating minimal dangerous opportunities. This defeat leaves Leeds in 16th place in the provisional standings with 26 points, maintaining a six-point cushion above the relegation zone.
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The result firmly positions Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table with an impressive 53 points from 24 matches. Both Manchester City and Aston Villa sit on 46 points, though Arsenal still holds a crucial game in hand over both their nearest rivals.
In other Premier League action, Everton managed to snatch a valuable point away from Brighton & Hove Albion after securing a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium. Beto netted a dramatic equalizer in the final minute of normal time, capitalizing on a scramble in front of Brighton’s goal.
Match reports highlighted Everton’s late heroics, stating they “stole a point with almost the last kick of the game” after Beto pounced on a rebound from Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. This hard-fought draw sees Everton remain in eighth place in the standings with 34 points from 24 games.
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Meanwhile, Bournemouth secured an impressive 2-0 away victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. This defeat extends Wolves’ dismal run, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table with a mere eight points from 24 matches. (antara/jpnn)
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