Madueke has scored three Champions League goals for the Gunners this season. He moved to Emirates Stadium when crossing London from Chelsea during the summer of 2025.
His last Premier League goal for the Blues was recorded against Manchester City on January 25, 2025. He can now celebrate seeing that barren run being brought to a close, with the intention being to deliver more end product in the weeks to come.
Arsenal need him to do so, especially if fellow England international winger Saka is to spend more time on the treatment table. Victory over Leeds has ensured that the Gunners remain clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Speaking on BBC’s Final Score, ex-England midfielder Fara Williams said of a welcome selection poser that Arteta now faces: “Noni Madueke was really good, especially when you come so late into the game.
“It is an opportunity for him and he has performed well. When he went in at Arsenal and Saka got injured, he had an opportunity to get some games, then he got injured himself. When he has been playing for England, he has shown what he can do. He will be a headache for both managers, Mikel Arteta and Thomas Tuchel, in the summer.”