Leeds are falling apart again as Mikel Arteta's masterstroke saw the Peacocks put to the sword.
Arsenal didn't really have to move out of first gear to dismantle a woeful Leeds, who looked all out of sea in north London waters. It's an open secret, Arsenal's set-piece dominance, but it was on full display again on Saturday evening.
The Gunners broke the deadlock thanks to a Declan Rice inswinger, that was met by Jurrien Timber. The Dutchman powered his header across goal and into the Leeds net.
Set-pieces have been the ace in Arsenal's pack for the past couple of seasons.
And Arteta will need them to capitalise on corners if they are to challenge Liverpool for the title come the business end of the season.
Jurrien Timber
Jurrien Timber also netted a brace on Saturday (Image: Getty Images)
"We are simply experts at corners. It’s ridiculous. I don’t understand how we’re so good," one fan posted. While a second said: "Corners are basically penalties for Arsenal..."
"These Arsenal corners have become the Tush Push of the Prem. They are awful to watch, they’re hugely effective, everyone’s trying to replicate it and can’t," a third shared.
And another added: "Arsenal getting a corner kick is like a cheat code now..."
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their sides second goal
Arsenal v Leeds United, Premier League, Football, Emirates Stadium, London, UK - 23 Aug 2025
Bukayo Saka scored Arsenal's second (Image: Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock)
Timber's goal was just the start of Leeds' problems, Arsenal looked confident and it wasn't long until Bukayo Saka had found the net.
Arsenal were two goals to the good and cruising when they came out for the second half. And any chance of them taking their foot off the accelerator was quickly squashed when they had their third.
This time it was Viktor Gyokeres, netting his first Premier League goal, as he picked the ball up on the left, cut inside, and lasered the ball into the back of the net.
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta's side are looking to win the Premier League (Image: Getty Images)
There was still time for another Arsenal goal from another Arsenal corner - with Timber netting his second.
The Gunners started to relent their assault on the Leeds defence, but fans still had the chance to catch a glimpse of Max Dowman, Arsenal's latest wonderkid.
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Dowman looked lively, lashing a shot just over the crossbar, picking up the ball in the final third, and winning a penalty. Gyokeres would score from the spot to round out the five-star performance.
It's onto Liverpool for the Gunners, and a chance to lay down an early title statement.