Last updated on: January 31, 2026
Arsenal locked horns with Leeds United at Elland Road earlier tonight as they looked to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 27th minute when Martin Zubimendi found the back of the net. Karl Darlow scored an unfortunate own goal in the 38th minute as Arsenal went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.
Viktor Gyokeres scored Arsenal’s third goal in the 69th minute before Gabriel Jesus added another goal late in the game. The match ended with the North London club earning a dominant 4-0 win at Elland Road.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Leeds United.
GK: David Raya – 7/10
Raya made one good save at the back and secured an important clean sheet on the road.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 7/10
He made a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CB: William Saliba – 7/10
Saliba kept things solid on the defensive end of the pitch and won his fair share of aerial duels.
CB: Gabriel – 7/10
He dealt with the danger when he could and was a strong presence in the air.
LB: Piero Hincapie – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well but offered very little going forward.
CM: Kai Havertz – 7/10
Havertz caught the eye at times on both halves.
CM: Martin Zubimendi – 8/10
He anchored the midfield with conviction and managed to score the opener in the 27th minute.
CM: Declan Rice – 8/10
Rice cleared the danger when needed and managed to create a few decent chances in the final third.
RW: Noni Madueke – 7.5/10
He managed to shine at times on the right flank and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 7.5/10
Gyokeres led the line well and managed to find the back of the net in the 69th minute.
LW: Leandro Trossard – 7/10
He caused a few headaches for his marker on the left flank
Substitutes:
CM: Martin Odegaard – 7/10
He made two good chances in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 7/10
Martinelli was a real menace in the opponent’s half and ended the game with an assist to his name.
LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
ST: Gabriel Jesus – 7.5/10
Jesus caused a few headaches for his marker and managed to score in the 86th minute.
CM: Eberechi Eze – 6/10
He made one good run with the ball.
