Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Arsenal regained their eight-point lead on the Premier League summit by sweeping apart Leeds United 4-1 on Saturday.
Jesus marked his first begin since November with a aim in every half at Emirates Stadium, whereas Ben White and Granit Xhaka had been additionally on track for Arsenal.
Although Manchester City utilized the stress with their 4-1 victory over Liverpool earlier on Saturday, Mikel Arteta’s facet didn’t relent as they comfortably secured a seventh straight league win.
Rasmus Kristensen’s aim gave Leeds hope earlier than Xhaka rendered it a mere comfort for the guests, who’re solely outdoors of the relegation zone on aim distinction.
Leeds gave the league leaders a scare contained in the opening minute when Kristensen drew a sensible reflex save from Aaron Ramsdale.
Ramsdale was wanted once more after Jesus headed over on the different finish, denying Crysencio Summerville following a neat one-two with Marc Roca, whereas he additionally stored Jack Harrison out from a good angle.
But after weathering the storm, Arsenal drew first blood 10 minutes earlier than the break with Jesus calmly rolling residence from the penalty spot after he was felled by Luke Ayling.
The hosts doubled their lead inside two minutes of the restart. White – an ever-present throughout Leeds’ Championship title-winning season three years in the past – arrived on the far submit to show in Gabriel Martinelli’s scrumptious cross.
Jesus grabbed his second aim eight minutes later, the Brazil ahead prodding residence after combining fantastically with Leandro Trossard.
Leeds pulled one again within the 76th minute when Kristensen’s shot deflected in by way of Oleksandr Zinchenko, however Xhaka headed in Martin Odeegard’s wonderful supply to make sure Arsenal had the ultimate phrase.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
