Arsenal Football Newsletter
Arsenal Football Newsletter
Arsenal cruised to victory over Premier League new-boys Leeds to make it two wins from two at the start of the new season.
The Emirates Stadium was rocking right before kick-off as Arsenal presented new signing Eberechi Eze to the crowd. However, it took a while for his new team-mates to find their groove.
In fact, the Gunners had goalkeeper David Raya to thank as he made a fine save to deny Pascal Struijk putting the visitors ahead from a corner.
Although the set-piece kings did break the deadlock just after the half hour mark when Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber superbly headed home Declan Rice’s cross.
The hosts doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time when Timber turned provider for Bukayo Saka - wearing the captain’s armband after Martin Odgeaard limped off - beat Lucas Perri at his near post with a powerful finish.
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