Arsenal’s squad depth was on full display as they thrashed Leeds United 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Viktor Gyokeres and Jurriën Timber each scored two goals.
Gyokeres’s brace should help settle his nerves and offered a glimpse of the striker Arsenal signed from Sporting Lisbon.
Despite missing a gilt-edged chance early on, he redeemed himself with a stunning strike and a composed penalty finish.
His confidence boost could be a turning point for the team, providing the firepower they’ve been missing in recent seasons.
The injuries to Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka could have been a major setback, but Arsenal’s squad depth shone through.
Ethan Nwaneri seamlessly replaced Odegaard, and the team didn’t miss a beat.
With talents like Eberechi Eze, who was paraded before the game, Arsenal has a wealth of options to fall back on.
Max Dowman, who made his debut, was instrumental in winning a penalty and showed promise on the right wing.
Dowman, just 15 years and 235 days old, made a significant impact off the bench.
He drew a foul that led to Gabriel Gudmundsson’s booking and won the penalty that sealed the win.
His energy and potential are undeniable, and he’ll be a key player to watch in the future.
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