Overview
- Noni Madueke was drafted in moments before kickoff after Bukayo Saka’s warm-up injury and proved decisive.
- He set up Zubimendi’s opener and scored directly from a corner that was officially recorded as a Darlow own goal.
- Gyokeres struck in the 69th minute before Gabriel Jesus added a late fourth to cap the rout.
- The result moved Arsenal to 53 points, with City on 46 before their trip to Spurs.
- Elsewhere, Bournemouth won 2-0 at Wolves for a second straight victory to reach 13th on 33 points, and Everton drew 1-1 at Brighton through Beto’s 97th-minute equaliser.