The Premier League show staggers on and in a devastated schedule Arsenal stole it to strengthen their hold on fourth place. They made mincemeat of a diminished and thoroughly disorientated Leeds during the first half, making the game safe with two goals from Gabriel Martinelli and another from Bukayo Saka before easing off when a cricket score seemed on.
Raphinha’s penalty salvaged some respectability for the home side but Emile Smith Rowe restored the margin and another heavy defeat may not be the only ill consequence for Leeds. They could face an investigation after an apparent allegation of racist abuse to the Arsenal bench from within their support shortly before half-time.
