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These are intoxicating instances for Arsenal supporters. Simply when it appeared that the Emirates had reached a peak of euphoria with the disclosing of Eberechi Eze, acclaimed with palpable rapture for snubbing Tottenham and returning to his boyhood membership, alongside got here Max Dowman to make his Premier League debut on the age of 15.

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As if it weren’t thrilling sufficient to drag off a switch heist below the noses of their hated neighbours, the membership confirmed such optimism concerning the future that they gave first-team publicity to a participant born in 2009. Coupled with this demolition of Leeds, delivered with nearly disdainful ease and adorned with the primary purpose in red-and-white for Viktor Gyokeres, you begin to consider that this may very well be Arsenal’s season in spite of everything.

For Mikel Arteta, nearly each element of this efficiency was dreamlike. From Gyokeres’ announcement on this stage to Jurrien Timber’s two immaculately-taken targets, Arsenal produced the verve and swagger so notably absent from their fortuitous win at Manchester United.

The arrival of Dowman, whose outrageous expertise has already drawn breathless comparisons with a teenage Lionel Messi, was a treasured bonus. No surprise Eze, watching from an government field, may scarcely maintain the smile off his face.

Eberechi Eze was formally unveiled as an Arsenal participant earlier than kick-off – Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

The one bitter notice was the misfortune of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, each withdrawn early due to harm. The sight of Saka hobbling off, with an obvious harm to his left hamstring, was a selected fear within the mild of his travails final season. However this was precisely the explanation Arsenal had constructed such depth of their assault, with summer time acquisitions Gyokeres and Noni Madueke stepping so confidently into the breach that you just barely observed the distinction.

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Gyokeres’ first purpose for Arsenal got here as the best aid of all. After his ineffectual debut towards United, there had been considerations that the Swede could be overpriced at £55m, that he had even dared to reach from Sporting Lisbon a contact chubby.

These anxieties had been immediately assuaged by the nimble motion with which he carved Leeds open, slicing into the field and selecting his spot within the backside nook with deadly precision. A lot for the concept of him being a trumped-up Championship product who may solely shine within the Portuguese league. Clearly, his Champions League hat-trick towards Manchester Metropolis final yr was no fluke.

He utilized the gloss in injury-time with a sweetly-taken penalty, even when it had been dubiously obtained by Dowman taking a theatrical tumble below minimal contact. Arsenal followers had requested for extra from this primary dwelling recreation, and so they had been amply rewarded.

A five-star show, a contemporary line-up hitting its stride in August, an ovation for Eze as sustained and honest as something ever heard – there was nothing, on the floor, to not like. A whole lot of followers had been seen embracing one another after the ultimate whistle blew, satisfied already {that a} run of three consecutive runners-up finishes may quickly be damaged.

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A very memorable reception for Eze marked the clearest expression of the change. He seemed like he couldn’t fairly comprehend that his dream transfer, secured on the eleventh hour at Tottenham’s expense, had lastly come to move. It was tough to think about a extra heartfelt outpouring as Eze, an Arsenal fan since childhood, was introduced after the membership’s spectacular brinkmanship in negotiations.

Arsenal, naturally, have dialled up the pre-match hoopla to the utmost, staging the announcement of Eze’s signing on social media across the phrases of Ian Wright – a person who additionally got here right here from Crystal Palace on the age of 27. The heat of the response from the stands indicated the followers’ ardent hope that Eze may emulate Wright as an Arsenal legend.

Nonetheless, the irony of all this lavish funding within the assault is that Arsenal are nonetheless remarkably reliant on attaining their breakthroughs by way of set items. Their mastery from dead-ball conditions is such that you may be deceived by the obvious ease of all of it. Take their opening purpose right here as Exhibit A: there was no specific tempo on Declan Rice’s supply from the nook, however Timber nonetheless knew precisely what to do as he peeled away from his markers to angle his header completely between Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon.

Accidents to Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard took the shine off an in any other case excellent day for Arsenal – Reuters/Andrew Couldrige

It was beautiful in its choreography, as a four-man Arsenal surge from proper to left created yawning gaps to take advantage of within the Leeds defence. No surprise Nicolas Jover, the conductor of all of it, was given his standard second on the touchline by Arteta to savour the fruits of his labours.

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A luxurious end from Saka, lashing in Timber’s cross from an acute angle on the fitting, put Arsenal comfortably within the ascendant. Nevertheless it was a mere foretaste of the pyrotechnics to return, as Gyokeres seized his second within the second half, solely spoiling the script with a gimmicky celebration involving a number of hair flicks. Timber snaffled his second courtesy of some pinball within the field, earlier than Gyokeres’ spot-kick accomplished a thrashing so thorough that Leeds supervisor Daniel Farke may solely hug Arteta in admiration. It was that sort of day.

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That brings our protection of Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Leeds to an finish, on a memorable night on the Emirates.

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Viktor Gyokeres opened his Arsenal account, scoring twice on his dwelling debut, Jurrien Timber additionally bagged a brace and Max Dowman impressed on his Premier League debut aged simply 15.

And that was all after the membership had introduced and unveiled Eberechi Eze earlier than kick-off.

Nevertheless it wasn’t the right afternoon, with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka going off injured.

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08:08 PM BSTArteta: ‘Unbelievable’ for Dowman to win penalty

On Dowman’s debut and retaining a lid on the joy, Arteta informed Sky Sports activities: “Now we have to assemble all the data. It’s how he reacts and offers with the scenario. What his teammates take into consideration him, which is obvious, as a result of they saved on passing him the ball.

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“It’s nice to have the ability to change the vitality within the stadium by bringing him in and he had an impression. He gained a penalty on his debut on the Emirates, that’s unbelievable.

“It’s credit score to begin with to his household, the way in which these children have been raised and the setting created. They aren’t overwhelmed by the setting and context. And the work of the academy, for serving to to lift these children in that method with the arrogance and understanding of the sport at simply 15 years outdated.”

08:06 PM BSTDowman debut ‘particular’, says Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta talking to Sky Sports activities: “Quite a bit to be excited by. A very constructive afternoon to begin the season off at dwelling, You can really feel the vitality instantly, that it had gone up a stage and that’s what we had been in search of.

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“The workforce performed very well, actually assured. The workforce created loads and didn’t concede something. 5 targets and a clear sheet is a extremely good begin.

“Now we have skills to attain in numerous methods. Very glad for Viktor [Gyokeres] scoring his first two targets and Jurrien [Timber] too for his two targets after such a protracted harm and arduous work.

“Then the opposite debuts of Mosquera and Max at simply 15 years outdated, that was particular for positive.”

08:03 PM BSTRuthless Arsenal

Arsenal scored with all 5 photographs on track this afternoon… effectivity. As for Leeds, they managed only one shot on track and it pressured an awesome save from Raya, turning Struijk’s header over the bar.

08:00 PM BSTDefeat just isn’t ‘season-defining’, says Farke

Extra from Leeds boss Daniel Farke talking to Sky Sports activities: “We knew that they’d come flying out of the blocks. We spoke about surviving this recreation. By way of the centre they didn’t create something however by way of the wings they had been very harmful.

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“It was annoying that Timber scored twice from proper in between my two strongest defensive gamers. If you wish to come away with factors on such nights you must be higher in these conditions. However, we all know this isn’t a season-defining recreation for us.”

On the problem of constructing your play from the again towards prime groups: “It’s tough. The primary 10-Quarter-hour we weren’t assured sufficient on the ball to scare them however then we grew into the sport and had three or 4 conditions. You are feeling that in the event that they must defend extra they get nervous and the stadium will get nervous.

“After which in the event you permit them to get the 2 targets earlier than half time they hit full circulation within the second half. Then you must keep within the recreation.”

On reacting: “Even the response earlier than the top of the sport, from minute 60 we had been extra stable and didn’t collapse. We wished to get a comfort purpose and we went for it however we weren’t capable of get it. You must settle for it was a troublesome night time and now we have to get well shortly and put together for the subsequent one.”

07:58 PM BSTArsenal getting the job executed

Arsenal are undefeated of their final 43 Premier League dwelling video games towards newly promoted groups, equalling Chelsea’s document.

07:55 PM BSTA pair of pairs

Each Viktor Gyokeres and Jurrien Timber bagged a brace for Arsenal right this moment.

Viktor Gyokeres celebrates his first purpose – Getty Pictures /Jacques Feeney

Jurrien Timber celebrates his second purpose – Getty Pictures/Catherine Ivill

07:52 PM BST‘Arsenal had been the higher facet’, says Farke

Leeds boss Daniel Farke talking to Sky Sports activities: “It was at all times a tough [task] for us, travelling right here with out our most necessary participant, our captain Ethan Ampadu. After which in fact you need Arsenal after a Champions League recreation or one thing, not their first dwelling recreation of the season and on the again of an enormous win away at Manchester United.

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“All of their new signings had been paraded earlier than the sport, the stadium was buzzing and they’re on it. The primary 10-Quarter-hour we needed to undergo after which I feel we got here again into the sport. Struijk’s header was the most effective likelihood of the sport, but it surely was an excellent save from their keeper.

“It was annoying to concede out of a set piece. We underestimated their counter press just a little bit and so they scored out for a tough angle for 2-0. Second half 5 photographs on track, 5 targets. It’s tough when they’re so efficient. Lengthy story quick they had been the higher facet and deserved to win this recreation. “

07:47 PM BSTArsenal’s set-piece prowess

Because the begin of the 2023/24 marketing campaign, Arsenal have scored 33 league targets from corners.

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That’s 13 greater than another Premier League workforce in that point.

07:45 PM BSTBig second for Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres is simply the second participant to attain two or extra targets on his dwelling Premier League debut for Arsenal with Gabriel Jesus having additionally achieved the feat towards Leicester in August 2022.

07:37 PM BSTDowman ‘a pleasure to observe’, says Timber

Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber, talking to Sky Sports activities: “Special occasion!

“A pleasant first dwelling recreation of the season. You felt the vitality from the gang. Clear sheet once more is necessary.”

On scoring two targets: “I don’t assume I’ve executed that to be truthful. God is sweet – all glory to him.”

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On Max Dowman: “I feel everybody can see the potential he has. Enjoying right this moment towards grown males. He’s a pleasure to observe, for the gang too he’s a pleasure to observe. Hopefully, he may have many wonderful years right here.”

07:36 PM BSTToday’s Premier League outcomes

Manchester Metropolis 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa

07:34 PM BSTArsenal go prime

The victory for Arsenal sends them prime of the league having gained their opening two matches.

They’re stage on factors with north London rivals Tottenham however having scored six and given they’re but to concede, they’ve a slightly superior purpose distinction.

Up subsequent for Mikel Arteta’s man is maybe the trickiest fixture of all of them, a visit to Anfield.

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As for Leeds, who stay on three factors, they journey to Sheffield Wednesday within the League Cup on Tuesday earlier than internet hosting Newcastle on the identical time subsequent Saturday.

07:28 PM BSTFull time: Arsenal 5 Leeds United 0

That penalty was nearly the ultimate motion of the match, with the full-time whistle following shortly after as Arsenal thump Leeds 5-0 on the Emirates.

Jurrien Timber and Viktor Gyokeres each bagged a brace, whereas Bukayo Saka added one other for the hosts. There was additionally a powerful debut from 15-year-old Max Dowman, successful the late penalty.

Nevertheless it wasn’t the right afternoon with Martin Odegaard and Saka each going off injured and the latter showing to clutch his hamstring after happening.

07:26 PM BSTGOAL! Gyokeres dispatches penalty to make it 5

Arsenal 5 Leeds United 0 (Gyokeres) Rice is holding the ball however as soon as the penalty resolution is confirmed he fingers it to Gyokeres.

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The summer time signing steps up and rifles the penalty into the underside left nook for his second and Arsenal’s fifth. He can be delighted with a brace on his dwelling debut.

Viktor Gyokeres converts from the spot – Getty Pictures /Henry Nicholls

07:24 PM BSTPenalty! Dowman wins spot-kick to spherical off debut

Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0 Dowman rounds of his Premier League debut by successful a penalty, but it surely’s actually a mushy one. The teenager picks it up in the fitting of the field and appears to chop inside earlier than chopping again onto the skin.

The retreating Gudmundsson steps on the toes of the teenager’s trailing leg and the spot-kick is given. There’s a VAR examine, however the resolution stands.

07:20 PM BST90+1 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

Arsenal win the free-kick simply contained in the Leeds half and Rice swings one other fabulous ball into the realm however Gabriel, peeling across the again, can solely nod the ball into the arms of Perri.

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There can be 5 minutes added on the top right here. The referee may simply name it a day now and both facet could be glad.

07:18 PM BST88 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

Rice goes on a driving run to the sting of the field and appears set to take intention however lays it off to Dowman to his proper.

The teenager may even have a pop however tees up Nwaneri who doesn’t realise there’s a man behind him and he loses out.

07:17 PM BST87 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

There was a degree the place it seemed like Arsenal would rating 5 or 6 right this moment, however they’ve reached a stage now the place they appear to be glad simply retaining possession.

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Trossard sends a cross deep in the direction of the again submit however Dowman fails to maintain it in play.

07:14 PM BST81 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

One other change from Farke now, with Byram changing Bogle for the closing levels.

The digicam pans to Kai Havertz, resting his chin on a railing within the stands and looking out extremely despondent to not be concerned.

The German suffered a knee harm this week but it surely stays to be seen how lengthy he can be dominated out for.

07:11 PM BST81 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

Dowman spins nicely earlier than bursting down the fitting as soon as extra and he will get introduced down by Gudmundsson, who’s baffled by the choice however goes into the e-book, in all probability for his response somewhat than the foul itself.

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Nwaneri sends in a depraved supply that’s cleared to the sting of the field to Dowman. He catches a half-volley properly but it surely swerves large of the highest left nook. What a second that may have been.

Max Dowman (left) and Gabriel Gudmundsson battle for the ball – PA/John Walton

07:06 PM BST76 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

Dowman cuts inside from the fitting and lets fly from the sting of the field however his effort goes over the bar.

The Emirates turns into extremely excited any time the teenager will get his foot on the ball, and for good purpose, he appears to be like actually vigorous.

07:04 PM BST72 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

Dowman appears to be like to beat Gudmundsson on the skin however the Leeds man goes toe-to-toe with the teenager and places in a robust deal with.

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A reminder that Dowman has change into the second-youngest Premier League debutant, with team-mate Ethan Nwaneri the youngest.

Listed below are the youngest gamers to look within the prime flight:

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) – 15 years, 181 days outdated

Max Dowman (Arsenal) – 15 years, 235 days outdated

Jeremy Monga (Leicester Metropolis) – 15 years, 271 days outdated

Harvey Elliott (Fulham) – 16 years, 30 days outdated

Matthew Briggs (Fulham) – 16 years, 68 days outdated

06:57 PM BST68 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

There have been a number of Leeds modifications within the final 10 minutes with Longstaff, Nmecha, Aaronson and new signing Okafor approaching for Tanaka, Piroe, James and Gnonto.

06:55 PM BST65 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

So right here we’re, Max Dowman is approaching for his Premier League debut, turning into the second-youngest participant to take action. Solely Arsenal team-mate Ethan Nwaneri has executed it at a youthful age.

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The 15-year-old comes on for Madueke with Mosquera and Lewis-Skelly additionally approaching instead of Timber and Calafiori.

Arsenal’s Max Dowman – Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

06:52 PM BST63 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

Arsenal may simply get a pair extra right here. The ball comes into the field from the fitting and falls on the ft of Calafiori within the left of the realm, however he skews his effort large.

We’re going to be seeing Max Dowman shortly, with the 15-year-old stripped and able to go.

06:50 PM BST61 minutes: Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0

Simply earlier than that fourth purpose, replays confirmed Saka on the bottom earlier than making means and he was holding his left hamstring.

Trossard, the Englishman’s substitute, has come on on the left, with Madueke shifting over to the fitting.

06:48 PM BSTGOAL! Timber on the double as Arsenal make it 4

Arsenal 4 Leeds United 0 (Timber) Arsenal are operating riot now and it’s Timber once more, from one other nook. It’s a little bit of a large number from Leeds defensively, as one other very good ball comes into the field from Rice.

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Timber will get his head to the preliminary supply and after a second of pinball contained in the six-yard field, the Dutch defender prods dwelling. There’s a VAR examine for a Saliba handball however the purpose stands.

Jurrien Timber celebrates scoring his workforce’s fourth – Getty Pictures /Alan Walter

06:43 PM BST53 minutes: Arsenal 3 Leeds United 0

Simply moments after scoring their third, there’s a huge concern for Arsenal with Saka happening after a burst ahead.

The Englishman goes to make means right here, and it appears to be like like it might be a muscle harm of some kinds. An enormous blow for Arteta.

Will probably be Trossard approaching instead of Saka, who walks off the pitch very gingerly. He appears to be like gutted.

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka with supervisor Mikel Arteta after being substituted – Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

06:39 PM BSTGOAL! Gyokeres opens his Arsenal account

Arsenal 3 Leeds United 0 (Gyokeres) Having talked about his quiet first half throughout the interval, Gyokeres has taken simply three minutes of the second half to search out the again of the online.

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Calafiori sends a ball across the nook for the summer time signing to chase into the left channel. He drives inside, into the field and fires dwelling into the underside left nook.

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres celebrates his purpose – PA/John Walton

06:36 PM BST46 minutes: Arsenal 2 Leeds United 0

We’re again underway for the second interval with Arsenal and Nwaneri kicking issues off, going from proper to left.

There are not any modifications from both facet on the break however a reminder that Nwaneri was a first-half substitute for Odegaard, who gave the impression to be battling a shoulder challenge.

06:34 PM BSTSaka one wanting milestone

Bukayo Saka now has 99 Premier League purpose involvements having scored 54 targets and registered 45 assists within the prime flight.

06:33 PM BSTGyokeres continues to wrestle

It was one other underwhelming half from Viktor Gyokeres, with the summer time signing snatching at his solely likelihood of the sport.

Other than the missed alternative, he has been very quiet, however with no Kai Havertz on the bench, he perhaps have one other 45 to open his account.

06:28 PM BSTWATCH: Arsenal unveil Eze06:22 PM BSTWondrous end from Saka

A wondrous end from Bukayo Saka, lashing in Jurrien Timber’s ball from the tightest angle on the fitting. After some quiet intervals on this first half, Arsenal are comfortably within the ascendancy now.

It’s a minor irritation, however I’m not a fan of Premier League golf equipment emulating this continental call-and-response model of celebrating the goalscorer. After the fourth ear-splitting repeat over the tannoy of “Bukayo”, it begins to sound awfully pressured.

06:20 PM BSTHalf-time: Arsenal 2 Leeds United 0

Saka’s very good strike was the final motion of notice in that first interval, which has been largely uneventful except for the 2 targets.

You are feeling Arsenal haven’t actually acquired going however they’ve transformed their solely two photographs on track and look to be heading for one more three factors.

06:18 PM BSTGOAL! Saka rifles dwelling to double Arsenal’s lead

Arsenal 2 Leeds United 0 (Saka) As the primary half strikes into stoppage time, Saka doubles the house facet’s benefit with an exquisite purpose.

Leeds look to deliver the ball away following an Arsenal assault however Rice will get a foot in to maintain the hosts’ transfer alive.

Saka is then fed into the fitting of the field by Timber and rifles dwelling into the highest left nook on his weaker proper foot. A superb end.

Bukayo Saka rating’s Arsenal’s second purpose of the sport – Getty Pictures /Julian Finney

06:12 PM BST42 minutes: Arsenal 1 Leeds United 0

It has reached the stage with Arsenal’s set-piece mastery the place it could actually all look embarrassingly straightforward.

There is no notable tempo on Declan Rice’s supply from the nook, however Jurrien Timber is aware of precisely what to do as he peels away from his markers to angle his header completely between Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon.

No surprise Nicolas Jover, the orchestrator of all of it, is at all times given his second within the solar on the touchline.

06:12 PM BST41 minutes: Arsenal 1 Leeds United 0

Stach will get himself in a large number following a protracted ball from Arsenal, with Madueke pinching it from him, however the referee awards the foul, somewhat generously to the Leeds man.

06:10 PM BST39 minutes: Arsenal 1 Leeds United 0

Madueke’s cross is headed away to the sting of the field by Rodon and Zubimendi goes for the spectacular volley, however, regardless of catching it nicely, it goes comfortably over ultimately.

Odegaard goes to must make means right here, after what seemed like a shoulder harm suffered earlier within the half. Nwaneri is approaching in his place and receives an enormous cheer from the house followers.

06:05 PM BSTGOAL! Timber opens the scoring from a nook

Arsenal 1 Leeds United 0 (Timber) Arsenal have the lead and – you guessed it – it’s from a set-piece.

Calafiori makes the overlapping run as soon as extra and wins the nook after being fed by Madueke down that left-hand facet.

Rice delivers a sometimes pin-point cross and Timber rises highest to supply a incredible glancing header into the underside proper nook.

Jurrien Timber opens the scoring for Arsenal – Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

05:59 PM BST29 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Odegaard has simply gone down, off the ball, and is receiving some remedy. It appears to be like prefer it might be the identical shoulder challenge from earlier on within the match, however it’s not fully clear for now.

Nwaneri is getting stripped and able to come on but it surely appears to be like just like the skipper might attempt to proceed having seen the physio.

05:56 PM BST26 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Odegaard shifts the ball onto his left foot and curls a cross to Madueke on the again submit however his glancing header goes nicely large.

You are feeling that floated crosses to the again submit gained’t be the path to purpose for Arsenal right this moment. However all the things is at a pedestrian tempo in the intervening time for the hosts after a reasonably vibrant begin to the match.

05:53 PM BST23 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

James exhibits good tempo to beat Calafiori on the skin in the fitting of the field however his cross is parried away by Raya, who was courageous there, diving in entrance of Piroe.

The Spaniard appears to be like to have taken a knock to his shoulder however can be okay to proceed.

05:51 PM BST21 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

A fantastic save by Raya! James wins the nook for Leeds down their proper in a uncommon assault for the away facet.

It’s an awesome outswinging supply and Struijk rises highest to direct a strong header goal-bound however Raya reacts nicely to tip it over the bar.

A metre both facet of the goalkeeper and he would have been struggling.

05:48 PM BST17 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Leeds make a large number of issues as they give the impression of being to play out from a goal-kick, with Zubimendi getting a foot in.

The ball goes into the trail of Gyokeres, proper in entrance of purpose, however he’s stretching barely and drags his effort nicely large. The Sweden ahead ought to have executed loads higher there, he actually snatched on the effort.

05:46 PM BST15 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Odegaard lets the ball run throughout his physique to evade a few Leeds gamers and he’s introduced down by Stach, incomes the free-kick contained in the Leeds half.

The Arsenal skipper stays down, holding his shoulder, however is shortly again to his ft. The hosts load the field however Gabriel’s header goes harmlessly large.

05:42 PM BST11 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Saka’s cross runs right through to Calafiori on the again submit. The total-back appears to be like to go round James and goes down interesting for a penalty, however it could have been very, very mushy.

The ball falls to Rice who appears to be like to dink a cross to Saka on the again submit but it surely’s simply out of attain of the winger and out for a goal-kick. All Arsenal early on right here.

05:40 PM BST10 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Saka picks the ball up in his standard space down the fitting earlier than laying it again to Odegaard, who takes intention however drags his effort large of the fitting submit.

Moments later and Madueke is caught by Bogle, who was stitched up by a wayward move by his goalkeeper and he goes into the e-book contained in the opening 10 minutes.

05:36 PM BST6 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Rice pinches it in midfield and feeds Madueke to his left earlier than the winger performs it again inside to Odegaard.

The Arsenal skipper shifts the ball onto his left foot however his low effort from vary is blocked. Arsenal shortly win it again although as they proceed their dominant begin to this match.

05:33 PM BST3 minutes: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Madueke, working from the left this night, appears to be like to beat his man on the skin earlier than firing a low ball into the realm but it surely’s straight at Perri.

The winger picks the ball up as soon as once more in a promising place and feeds the overlapping Calafiori however the full-back’s cross is lower out.

05:31 PM BST1 min: Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

Regardless of all the joy of Eze’s announcement, we do have a recreation of soccer getting underway.

Arsenal begin the sport dominating possession, kicking from left to proper.

05:28 PM BSTRapturous reception for Eze

A very rapturous reception for the disclosing of Eberechi Eze, who appears to be like like he can not fairly consider his dream transfer, secured on the eleventh hour at Tottenham’s expense, has lastly come to move.

It could be tough to think about a extra honest outpouring as Eze, an Arsenal fan since childhood, is introduced on the Emirates after the membership’s spectacular brinkmanship in negotiations.

Arsenal, understandably, have amplified the pre-match hype to the utmost, choreographing the announcement of Eze’s signing on social media across the phrases of Ian Wright – a person who additionally got here right here from Crystal Palace on the age of 27.

The heat of the response from the stands signifies the followers’ fervent hope that Eze can emulate Wright as an Arsenal legend.

Eberechi Eze is introduced to the followers – Getty Pictures/Justin Setterfield

05:24 PM BSTEze introduced to Arsenal followers

Eberechi Eze has been introduced to the Emirates forward of kick-off and he has obtained a standing ovation from the stadium.

The ahead seemed extremely relaxed as he strolled out of the tunnel and applauded the followers in return.

05:23 PM BSTLast time the perimeters met in north London

The 2 sides final met on the Emirates within the Premier League in April 2023 and it was the house facet who triumphed, successful 4-1 because of targets from Gabriel Jesus, Ben White and Granit Xhaka.

05:18 PM BSTOdds stacked towards Leeds

Arsenal are unbeaten of their final 14 conferences with Leeds in all competitions having gained 12 of these, together with the final six.

Leeds have misplaced 10 of their final 12 Premier League away video games towards Arsenal and haven’t saved a clear sheet of their final 14.

The north London facet are unbeaten of their final 42 Premier League dwelling video games towards promoted sides, successful 37 of these.

Their guests right this moment have misplaced 23 of their final 30 away league matches in London.

05:15 PM BSTArteta ‘delighted’ with Eze signing

Discussing Eze’s signing, supervisor Mikel Arteta has stated to the Arsenal web site: “We’re completely delighted to deliver Eberechi to Arsenal.

“He’s a strong and thrilling participant who will give us a brand new dimension in our attacking recreation. What stands out simply as a lot as his expertise and intelligence as a participant, is the way in which he has labored arduous all through his profession to get the place he’s right this moment.

“His journey, his mentality, and his ambition are precisely what we would like in our workforce, and we love how a lot it means to him and his household to be becoming a member of our membership. All of us sit up for begin working with Eberechi quickly.”

05:12 PM BSTHow Eze can slot in at Arsenal

Following the announcement of Eze, check out of how he may function at Arsenal.

Daniel Zeqiri writes: “Eze might help enliven what has change into a stale left flank and stability out a right-sided bias.

“His capacity to make the ball stick and appeal to markers ought to open up area for Martin Odegaard and, crucially, Saka on the opposite facet.”

05:08 PM BSTEze indicators for Arsenal

Eberechi Eze indicators for Arsenal with Arsenal Supervisor Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta – Getty Pictures/David Worth

05:05 PM BSTArsenal affirm Eze

With lower than half an hour till kick-off, Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

The north London facet pays a assured £60m plus £7.5m in add-ons for the ahead, who joins on a “long-term contract”, based on the membership.

05:04 PM BSTSo far right this moment within the Premier League

Because the full-time whistles are blown on the 3pm kick-offs, listed here are the outcomes from to this point right this moment within the prime flight:

Manchester Metropolis 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa

05:01 PM BST‘We gained’t park the bus’ – Farke says Leeds will attempt to ‘scare’ Arsenal

Discussing his strategy to taking over Arsenal, Leeds boss Daniel Farke stated: “We gained’t promote out our DNA and park the bus. Should you simply attempt to defend you haven’t any likelihood to outlive there.

“We are going to attempt to be there with many intervals with the ball. Will attempt to create possibilities to scare them. There can be intervals the place we undergo and now we have to be nicely structured.”

Leeds boss Daniel Farke – Getty Pictures/George Wooden

04:57 PM BSTGyokeres in a ‘actually good place’, says Arteta

It was a disappointing Premier League debut for Viktor Gyokeres at Outdated Trafford final weekend, failing to make an impression and being withdrawn on the hour mark.

He didn’t have a shot for the primary time since April 2023, ending a run of 69 consecutive league appearances through which he had executed so.

Arteta stated this week the choice was primarily based on “how the sport developed”, including: “The sport was very demanding bodily, and in the intervening time, he did sufficient.”

The Arsenal supervisor additionally stated Gyokeres is “very enthusiastic and seemed in a extremely good place”.

Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta talks to Viktor Gyokeres – Getty Pictures/Stuart MacFarlane

04:53 PM BSTThe scene on the Emirates

Declan Rice arrives on the Emirates – Getty Pictures/David Worth

Viktor Gyokeres is ready for his first dwelling Premier League begin – Getty Pictures /David Worth

04:47 PM BSTNew signing Okafor has ‘excessive potential’, says Farke

Noah Okafor options on the bench for Leeds following his arrival from AC Milan on Thursday.

Discussing the 25-year-old striker, supervisor Daniel Farke stated: “He’s a participant of excessive potential and has just about all the talents. He can provide targets and assists, he has delivered just a few for AC Milan and scored within the Champions League.

“He has actually good tempo and is an effective dribbler. He’s a robust participant however I don’t wish to reward an excessive amount of – I wish to let him ship.”

04:43 PM BSTArteta ‘very impressed’ with Leeds

Looking forward to going through Leeds following their promotion, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta stated: “Unbelievable membership, unbelievable historical past, one huge metropolis that’s so passionate, and you realize what occurs if you go there and play. Nice to have them again – other than tomorrow.

“Very impressed in watching them what they did in pre-season, in what they did on Monday, what they did final yr and the way that they did it as nicely.

“Huge compliments to the way in which they play and the coach. I’m positive it’ll be a tough match towards us tomorrow.”

Arsenal Supervisor Mikel Arteta – Getty Pictures/David Worth

04:39 PM BSTArsenal’s newest starboy

At 15 years and 229 days, Max Dowman may change into the second-youngest Premier League debutant after Arsenal team-mate Ethan Nwaneri, who was aged 15 years and 181 days when he got here on towards Brentford in 2022.

Dowman featured commonly throughout Arsenal’s pre-season and delivered spectacular shows all through, notably successful penalties towards each Newcastle and Villarreal.

Arsenal’s 15-year-old Max Dowman – Getty Pictures/Jacques Feeney

04:35 PM BSTEze already a fan favorite

Only one closing replace on Eze (for now), the England man’s face has been seen on scarves outdoors the Emirates this night, even earlier than his arrival has been confirmed.

A picture of Eberechi Eze on an Arsenal scarf outdoors the stadium – Getty Pictures/Catherine Ivill

04:31 PM BSTEze mural defaced

Arsenal’s hijack of Spurs’ Eze deal all appeared to occur somewhat shortly on Wednesday, however the respective followers have been performing even quicker since.

After the information broke on Wednesday afternoon, a mural of Eze then appeared that very same night time in a tunnel outdoors the Emirates.

However the art work has now been defaced, seemingly by Tottenham followers. Learn Telegraph Sport’s full piece on the scenario .

A member of the general public takes a footage of a mural of Eberechi Eze – PA/Yui Mok

04:27 PM BSTArsenal hijack Spurs’ bid for Eze

After their opening day victory towards Manchester United, issues acquired even higher for Arsenal throughout the week as they hijacked Tottenham’s transfer for Eberechi Eze.

The Crystal Palace attacker is anticipated to finish his transfer to the Emirates right this moment for a payment price a complete of £67.5m after a dramatic few days.

Tottenham had been thought of the frontrunners for the 27-year-old and had themselves agreed a deal for Eze just for their north London rivals to steal in entrance on Wednesday night time.

Eberechi Eze in motion for Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge final weekend – Getty Pictures/Catherine Ivill

04:23 PM BSTThose line-ups in full

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Madueke.

Subs: Kepa, Lewis-Skelly, Martinelli, Merino, Mosquera, Nwaneri, Trossard, Kiwior, Dowman.

Leeds: Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach; James, Piroe, Gnonto.

Subs: Aaronson, Bornauw, Byram, Darlow, Harrison, Okafor, Longstaff, Nmecha, Bijol.

04:19 PM BSTFarke makes one change

Farke makes only one change to the workforce which beat Everton 1-0 and it’s an enforced one, with Gruev changing the injured Ampadu.

04:17 PM BSTTwo modifications for Arsenal as Madueke begins

There are two modifications to the Arsenal workforce that began within the 1-0 win away at Manchester United final weekend as Mikel Arteta brings in Timber and Madueke for White and Martinelli.

Arsenal’s 15-year-old academy star Max Dowman is on the bench.

04:11 PM BSTInjury information

With workforce information on its means, right here is all the most recent on the harm and health entrance following Friday’s press conferences.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed Kai Havertz has sustained an harm, although the total extent just isn’t but identified and “we’d like extra time”.

The German is not going to characteristic however is “mentally in an excellent place”, based on his supervisor.

Arteta confirmed that midfielder Christian Norgaard can be unavailable, defender Ben White stays a doubt and Jurrien Timber’s “load” will should be fastidiously managed.

Nevertheless, he confirmed ahead Gabriel Jesus is doing “tremendous nicely and appears in a extremely good place”.

Leeds supervisor Daniel Farke confirmed Ethan Ampadu has suffered an MCL harm and can be out till at the least the September worldwide break however can be “hopefully again on the opposite facet of the break”.

Discussing new signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin, he stated: “Each coaching session is necessary for him. He has some weeks off and has been coaching individually. Workforce coaching is de facto necessary.

“He makes a good impression, already actually built-in, is rising day-by-day. From a health standpoint an awesome form and he is a superb character.”

04:05 PM BSTPreview: Arsenal and Leeds trying to construct on successful begins

Good afternoon and welcome to dwell protection of Arsenal vs Leeds from the Premier League, with each side hoping to make it two wins from two firstly of the brand new season.

Seeking to go one higher than their three successive second-place finishes, Arsenal kicked off their marketing campaign with a less-than convincing victory away at Manchester United, with Riccardo Calafiori’s header after 13 minutes the one purpose of the sport. Leeds, in the meantime, marked their return to the top-flight with a 1-0 win at dwelling to Everton on Monday, because of a Felix Nmecha penalty within the closing levels following a much-disputed James Tarkowski handball.

Arsenal come into this night’s conflict with a victory below their belt already this week, showing to have hijacked Tottenham Hotspur’s bid for Eberechi Eze, with the Crystal Palace ahead now on the verge of a transfer to the Emirates. After expressing curiosity earlier in the summertime, Arsenal’s most up-to-date and significant efforts to signal the England worldwide appeared to consequence from a knee harm to Kai Havertz.

Whereas Eze’s signing could be a major coup for the pink and white half of north London, it could nonetheless go away them with only one recognised centre-forward match to play, summer time signing Viktor Gyokeres. There was already loads of strain on the Sweden ahead following his high-profile transfer from Sporting Lisbon, however with Havertz now sidelined and following a disappointing debut towards United, the load on his shoulders has grown even heavier.

Leeds have suffered an harm blow of their very own this week, with captain Ethan Ampadu being dominated out till at the least after the upcoming worldwide break with a knee challenge. It was the very last thing Daniel Farke’s males wanted, travelling to a facet they’ve didn’t beat of their final 14 makes an attempt, dropping on 12 of these events. An unlikely victory, nevertheless, would see them win their opening two Premier League video games for the primary time since 2002.