Leeds United 1-4 Arsenal: Martinelli, Saka and Smith Rowe all on the scoresheet as Mikel Arteta’s Gunners impress once again, check out match report: Arsenal took full advantage of a stretched Leeds United squad and demolished Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds in their own backyard as they cruised to a 4-1 win over the Peacocks. With the help of this win The Gunners further tighten their grip on a top four spot. Follow Live Premier League news, updates only on InsideSport.IN
🎶 Here we gooooooooo…
Martinelli, Saka, Smith Rowe 😉#LEEARS pic.twitter.com/FGuoaI2V3Y
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 18, 2021
Arsenal’s brilliant youngsters showcased their potential once again- In Aubameyang’s absence Martinelli stepped up and netted a brilliant brace scoring in the 16th and 28th minute. Saka added a third just before the break, standing up two Leeds defenders inside the 18-yard box before scoring after a deflection.
Arsenal had 11(!!!) shots on target on the opening 45-minutes against Leeds.
The most any side has had in the first half of a Premier League game in the last six seasons. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Q7jMwG0nc5
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 18, 2021
Leeds got a glimmer of hope after Raphinha scored from the penalty spot after after Joe Gelhardt was fouled inside the box. but all the chances of a Leeds comeback were soon put to bed after Smith Rowe scored on the 83rd minutes, firing home a superb pass from teammate Martin Odegaard.
🏴 Bukayo Saka – 20
🇧🇷 Gabriel Martinelli – 20
🏴 Emile Smith Rowe – 21The future is now 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MOwf96lmPD
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 18, 2021
Key Moments and Match Recap:
Starting Lineups-
Leeds United:
📋 Robin Koch returns, a first Premier League start for Cody Drameh, whilst Joe Gelhardt starts up front pic.twitter.com/fBLcMTZfPR
— Leeds United (@LUFC) December 18, 2021
Arsenal:
📋 Tonight’s team news…
We are unchanged from Wednesday’s win 💪 #LEEARS pic.twitter.com/ISSiyT6I8e
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 18, 2021
0′ Match begins: Leeds United 0-0 Arsenal
4′ Big Chance for the Gunners!!! Arsenal have started this game brilliantly should already be ahead. Alexandre Lacazette is played through on goal and Meslier makes a fine save, but the loose ball falls to Bukayo Saka who misses an open net from close range.
16′ GOAL: Gabriel Martinelli scores, Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal, the Brazilian finds the ball on his right foot and brilliantly strikes it into the back of the net inside the box.
Martinelli makes it 1-0 pic.twitter.com/SwJQ4ll1rC
— Renato (@rehnato) December 18, 2021
28′ GOAL: Gabriel Martinelli scores, Leeds United 0-2 Arsenal, after stopping a Leeds attack Arsenal venture forward and Granit Xhaka plays in a beautiful pass to Gabriel Martinelli who finds himself in a one-on-one and he chips the ball into the back of Meslier’s net. Assist: Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka registered his first assist of the season with this beautiful pass to Gabriel Martinelli 🔥🤯 pic.twitter.com/x2uIo1RRiK
— Xhaka Stat (@XhakaStat) December 18, 2021
41′ GOAL: Bukayo Saka scores, Leeds United 0-3 Arsenal, another swift attack from Arsenal ends with lovely footwork from Saka in the box and he gets a shot away, which deflects and the ball flies into the near corner. VAR checked for offside, but the goal stands and Arsenal are cruising.
45′ Half Time: Leeds United 0-3 Arsenal
Marcelo Bielsa not looking so happy at half time as Arsenal lead by 3 goals to none 😯 pic.twitter.com/3109tDkIuq
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) December 18, 2021
52′ Joe Gelhardt receives a yellow card for a heavy challenge on Tomiyasu.
73′ Penalty to Leeds!! the home team have been awarded a penalty after a reckless challenge Ben White who brings down Gelhardt.
74′ GOAL: Raphina scores, Leeds United 1-3 Arsenal, Raphinha blasts his spot-kick right into the top corner. Ramsdale went the wrong way and Leeds have a lifeline.
84′ GOAL: Smith Rowe scores, Leeds United 1-4 Arsenal,Odegaard picks up a loose ball and runs at the Leeds defence. He then chips a perfectly weighted through ball for Emile Smith-Rowe, who volleys home with a first-time finish from the middle of the box. Assist: Odegaard
90+ 4′ Full Time: Leeds United 1-4 Arsenal
Leeds United 1-4 Arsenal: Martinelli, Saka and Smith Rowe all on the scoresheet as Mikel Arteta’s Gunners impress once again, check out match report-
