Arsenal 4-1 Leeds United: Gunners claim crucial win to re-establish eight-point lead over Man City in Premier League

A Gabriel Jesus brace helped Arsenal restore their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a convincing 4-1 victory over Leeds at the Emirates. Manchester City piled the pressure with a comeback victory against Liverpool, but the Gunners responded well to battle past a spirited Leeds side, who caused the league leaders plenty of trouble.

Ad Mikel Arteta opted to start Bukayo Saka on the bench, with the England forward struggling with illness, and the game appeared to be missing his presence in a lacklustre first half. TransfersTottenham ready to appoint Kompany as Conte replacement — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 05:09 Clear-cut chances were few and far between, and in truth, it was the visitors who looked the more likely until Jesus won a penalty in the 32nd minute after a clumsy challenge from Luke Ayling.

The Brazilian, who returned to the starting XI in place of Saka, calmly converted from the spot, waiting for Illan Meslier to commit before rolling it down the middle. The hosts came out after the break reinvigorated and doubled their advantage in the 47th minute when Ben White smashed home a brilliant Gabriel Martinelli cross.

Some great link-up play between Jesus and Leandro Trossard unlocked the Leeds defence eight minutes later, as the Brazilian bagged his second, before Leeds hit back through Rasmus Kristensen. However, that would prove to be nothing more than a consolation as Granit Xhaka put the win beyond doubt with a pinpoint header in the 84th minute.

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