Premier League Regular Season - 24

Leeds 0 - 4 FT Arsenal

Elland Road

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Futmetrix Verdict
51
FT
Sat, Jan 31
Leeds
0-4
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity 50
⚖️ Balance 4
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Arsenal's clinical ruthlessness crushes Leeds' resistance.

Gunners Fire Four to Stun Elland Road

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Arsenal’s ruthless efficiency in front of goal silenced the home crowd and reinforced their credentials as the league's pace-setters while leaving Leeds looking over their shoulders at the drop zone.

Zubimendi Ignites the Title Charge

The atmosphere at Elland Road was electric, but Arsenal quickly dampened the spirits of the home faithful with a display of pure technical class. Despite the high Stakes for Leeds in their fight for survival, the league leaders refused to let the occasion rattle them. The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute when M. Zubimendi found the net following a sharp, incisive delivery from N. Madueke. While the visitors only edged possession with 51%, the Intensity of their pressing game forced the hosts into uncharacteristic errors. Leeds struggled to find any tactical Balance, frequently losing the ball in the middle third and allowing the Gunners to dictate the tempo of this crucial crunch match.

Darlow Misfortune Compounds Leeds' Woes

The match swung decisively in Arsenal's favour just before the interval through a moment of utter despair for the home side. In the 38th minute, a defensive mix-up under pressure resulted in an unfortunate own goal by K. Darlow, effectively doubling the visitors' advantage before the teams headed into the tunnel. This sucker punch drained the energy from the stadium and left Leeds chasing shadows. Arsenal’s set-piece Intensity was relentless, racking up 12 corners and keeping the pressure firmly on a creaking backline. Gabriel Magalhães marshalled the Arsenal defence with authoritative composure, snuffing out any hint of a Leeds revival and ensuring there would be no Upset on the cards for the relegation-threatened hosts.

Bench Brilliance Seals the Rout

Mikel Arteta showed the depth of his squad by unleashing a devastating second wave of talent from the bench. The introduction of M. Odegaard and G. Martinelli injected fresh energy into the attack. This tactical shift paid dividends when V. Gyokeres clinical strike in the 69th minute, expertly assisted by Martinelli, put the result beyond doubt. The final flourish came from Gabriel Jesus, who capped off his late cameo with a predatory goal in the 86th minute after a silk-smooth pass from Odegaard. This 4-0 victory keeps the Gunners firmly in the title race, while the Stakes only grow higher for Leeds, who remain perilously close to the bottom three after a difficult afternoon at the office.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Leeds's season?

This heavy defeat keeps Leeds in 16th place, deeply entrenched in a relegation battle with their goal difference taking a significant hit.

How did substitute Gabriel Jesus change the game?

Jesus provided fresh energy and clinical finishing, scoring the fourth goal in the 86th minute to cap off a dominant Arsenal performance.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
49%
51%
Leeds 49%
Arsenal 51%
Shots
3
14
Leeds 3
Arsenal 14
Shots on Target
1
8
Leeds 1
Arsenal 8
Expected Goals (xG)
0.15
2.14
Leeds 0.15
Arsenal 2.14
Passes
389
396
Leeds 389
Arsenal 396
Pass Accuracy
80%
79%
Leeds 80%
Arsenal 79%
Corners
4
12
Leeds 4
Arsenal 12
Fouls
10
7
Leeds 10
Arsenal 7
Yellow Cards
1
1
Leeds 1
Arsenal 1
Red Cards
0
0
Leeds 0
Arsenal 0

Match Events

M. Zubimendi (N. Madueke) 27'
37' 🟨 G. Gudmundsson
K. Darlow 38'
HT
46' 🔄 J. Justin S. Longstaff
46' 🔄 I. Gruev N. Okafor
J. Timber 🟨 59'
K. Havertz M. Odegaard 🔄 61'
N. Madueke G. Martinelli 🔄 61'
V. Gyokeres (G. Martinelli) 69'
71' 🔄 B. Aaronson F. Buonanotte
V. Gyokeres Gabriel Jesus 🔄 75'
P. Hincapie R. Calafiori 🔄 76'
81' 🔄 A. Stach W. Gnonto
L. Trossard E. Eze 🔄 81'
85' 🔄 D. Calvert-Lewin J. Piroe
Gabriel Jesus (M. Odegaard) 86'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Leeds

Goalkeepers
Karl Darlow
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Defenders
James Justin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joe Rodon
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Pascal Struijk
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jayden Bogle
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Ampadu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilia Gruev
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Gabriel Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Anton Stach
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Lucas Perri
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Byram
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Buonanotte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Okafor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Arsenal

Goalkeepers
David Raya
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jurriën Timber
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Piero Hincapié
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
76
Entry
Midfielders
Martín Zubimendi
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Declan Rice
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Noni Madueke
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Kai Havertz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Leandro Trossard
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Viktor Gyökeres
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristhian Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben White
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Calafiori
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Martin Ødegaard
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Christian Nørgaard
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eberechi Eze
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Jesus
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Gabriel Martinelli
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
32
Minutes
6.9
Rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
23/08/2025 Arsenal 5 - 0 Leeds Premier League Emirates Stadium
01/04/2023 Arsenal 4 - 1 Leeds Premier League Emirates Stadium
16/10/2022 Leeds 0 - 1 Arsenal Premier League Elland Road
08/05/2022 Arsenal 2 - 1 Leeds Premier League Emirates Stadium
18/12/2021 Leeds 1 - 4 Arsenal Premier League Elland Road
26/10/2021 Arsenal 2 - 0 Leeds League Cup Emirates Stadium
23/08/2025
5 - 0
Premier League Emirates Stadium
01/04/2023
4 - 1
Premier League Emirates Stadium
16/10/2022
0 - 1
Premier League Elland Road
08/05/2022
2 - 1
Premier League Emirates Stadium
18/12/2021
1 - 4
Premier League Elland Road
26/10/2021
2 - 0
League Cup Emirates Stadium
Leeds Win
Arsenal Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Arsenal 24 53 46 17 +29 WLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)LArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)DArsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool (08-01-2026)WBournemouth 2 - 3 Arsenal (03-01-2026)
2 Manchester City 24 47 49 23 +26 DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)WManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)LManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Brighton (07-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Chelsea (04-01-2026)
3 Aston Villa 24 46 35 26 +9 LAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)WNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)LAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Aston Villa (07-01-2026)WAston Villa 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (03-01-2026)
4 Manchester United 24 41 44 36 +8 WManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WArsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United (25-01-2026)WManchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City (17-01-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Manchester United (07-01-2026)DLeeds 1 - 1 Manchester United (04-01-2026)
5 Chelsea 24 40 42 27 +15 WChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)WChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Chelsea (07-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Chelsea (04-01-2026)
6 Liverpool 24 39 39 33 +6 WLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)DArsenal 0 - 0 Liverpool (08-01-2026)DFulham 2 - 2 Liverpool (04-01-2026)
7 Brentford 24 36 36 32 +4 WAston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford (01-02-2026)LBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)LChelsea 2 - 0 Brentford (17-01-2026)WBrentford 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-01-2026)WEverton 2 - 4 Brentford (04-01-2026)
8 Sunderland 24 36 27 26 +1 WSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)LWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)LBrentford 3 - 0 Sunderland (07-01-2026)DTottenham 1 - 1 Sunderland (04-01-2026)
9 Fulham 24 34 34 35 -1 LManchester United 3 - 2 Fulham (01-02-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)LLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)WFulham 2 - 1 Chelsea (07-01-2026)DFulham 2 - 2 Liverpool (04-01-2026)
10 Everton 24 34 26 27 -1 DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WAston Villa 0 - 1 Everton (18-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Wolves (07-01-2026)LEverton 2 - 4 Brentford (04-01-2026)
11 Newcastle 24 33 33 33 0 LLiverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle (31-01-2026)LNewcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa (25-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)WNewcastle 4 - 3 Leeds (07-01-2026)WNewcastle 2 - 0 Crystal Palace (04-01-2026)
12 Bournemouth 24 33 40 43 -3 WWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 2 Tottenham (07-01-2026)LBournemouth 2 - 3 Arsenal (03-01-2026)
13 Brighton 24 31 34 32 +2 DBrighton 1 - 1 Everton (31-01-2026)LFulham 2 - 1 Brighton (24-01-2026)DBrighton 1 - 1 Bournemouth (19-01-2026)DManchester City 1 - 1 Brighton (07-01-2026)WBrighton 2 - 0 Burnley (03-01-2026)
14 Tottenham 24 29 35 33 +2 DTottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City (01-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)LTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 2 Tottenham (07-01-2026)DTottenham 1 - 1 Sunderland (04-01-2026)
15 Crystal Palace 24 29 25 29 -4 DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)LCrystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea (25-01-2026)LSunderland 2 - 1 Crystal Palace (17-01-2026)DCrystal Palace 0 - 0 Aston Villa (07-01-2026)LNewcastle 2 - 0 Crystal Palace (04-01-2026)
16 Leeds 24 26 31 42 -11 LLeeds 0 - 4 Arsenal (31-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Leeds (26-01-2026)WLeeds 1 - 0 Fulham (17-01-2026)LNewcastle 4 - 3 Leeds (07-01-2026)DLeeds 1 - 1 Manchester United (04-01-2026)
17 Nottingham Forest 24 26 24 35 -11 DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace (01-02-2026)WBrentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest (25-01-2026)DNottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal (17-01-2026)WWest Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (06-01-2026)LAston Villa 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest (03-01-2026)
18 West Ham 24 20 29 48 -19 LChelsea 3 - 2 West Ham (31-01-2026)WWest Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland (24-01-2026)WTottenham 1 - 2 West Ham (17-01-2026)LWest Ham 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (06-01-2026)LWolves 3 - 0 West Ham (03-01-2026)
19 Burnley 24 15 25 47 -22 LSunderland 3 - 0 Burnley (02-02-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Tottenham (24-01-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Burnley (17-01-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Manchester United (07-01-2026)LBrighton 2 - 0 Burnley (03-01-2026)
20 Wolves 24 8 15 45 -30 LWolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth (31-01-2026)LManchester City 2 - 0 Wolves (24-01-2026)DWolves 0 - 0 Newcastle (18-01-2026)DEverton 1 - 1 Wolves (07-01-2026)WWolves 3 - 0 West Ham (03-01-2026)