Arsenal hit four at Leeds as Saka update eases concerns
Teenager Max Dowman signs a pre-contract with Arsenal, set for pro terms at 17. The 15-year-old broke club and Champions League age records and earned a penalty vs Leeds before an ankle injury.
Mohamed Salah set a Premier League mark with 152 goal contributions at Anfield, surpassing Thierry Henry’s 151 at Highbury and Wayne Rooney’s 151 at Old Trafford.
Recap: Arsenal’s 2018 £56m signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shone early, then was stripped of captaincy after a disciplinary breach and left in 2022, underlining Arteta’s authority in reshaping the squad.
Piece argues Arsenal erred by not signing Hugo Ekitike, who joined Liverpool for £79m, shone vs Newcastle with two goals, and drew Kylian Mbappe’s ‘superstar’ praise.
Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri started for Marseille vs Paris FC, was subbed on 67 minutes, and watched OM squander a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2. French media split on his display, with mixed ratings and views.
After making his 300th Premier League appearance at 27, Declan Rice joked ‘I feel 47’, replying to Morgan Rogers’ ‘old man’ jibe as he marked the milestone following the win over Leeds.
Madueke replaces injured Saka and supplies two assists as Arsenal beat Leeds 4-0. Zubimendi heads opener, Darlow own goal from a corner, Gyokeres and Jesus add late strikes to move Arsenal seven points clear.
Report claims Arsenal could consider including Gabriel Jesus or Gabriel Martinelli in a deal to sign Julian Alvarez from Atlético Madrid, with Barcelona, PSG and Chelsea also in the mix.
Ray Parlour hails Martin Zubimendi as one of Arsenal’s signings of the season after his header at Leeds, praising his efficient play and partnership with Declan Rice and his aerial threat.
Jesus, benched for Gyokeres at Leeds, showed frustration after a headed chance from a Madueke corner was not attacked. Analysis suggests pairing Gyokeres with Havertz or Jesus improves Arsenal’s threat.
Arteta hails Arsenal’s mentality after ending a three-game league drought with a 4-0 at Leeds. Saka had a hip ‘niggle’ in the warm-up, Madueke excelled, with Zubimendi, Gyokeres and Jesus on target.
William Saliba says Arsenal have the squad and coach to chase a Quadruple, hailing depth after a commanding win at Leeds, and targets the Carabao Cup as a springboard.
Fitness roundup: Saliba and Timber return vs Leeds, Havertz starts an hour, Calafiori gets first league minutes since December. Further updates on Saka, Merino and Dowman awaited.
