Overview
- Martin Zubimendi broke the deadlock with a long-range strike three minutes before half-time at the Emirates.
- Introduced on the hour, Viktor Gyokeres scored six minutes later and added a stoppage-time second to reach 13 goals in all competitions.
- The Sweden international leads Arsenal's scoring this season, offering a timely response to recent pundit criticism of his role.
- Mikel Arteta leveraged his bench after starts for Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke, with Gabriel Martinelli assisting the third in a display of squad depth across a packed schedule.
- The victory opened a nine-point cushion at the summit, with Manchester City able to trim it with their game in hand at Liverpool on Sunday.