Noni Madueke proved his readiness on the biggest stage as Arsenal swept aside Leeds United with a commanding 4-0 away victory at Elland Road today. The win, which extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points, was highlighted in SoftFootball’s match report of the dominant display.
Forced into action after Bukayo Saka suffered a hip issue during the warm-up, Madueke stepped in seamlessly and played a decisive role in setting the tone for the afternoon.
Arsenal’s performance was built on conviction and control, qualities manager Mikel Arteta later highlighted, as reported by SoftFootball in its coverage of his post-match reaction. The Gunners struck twice before the break, effectively killing the contest against a Leeds side that had been strong at home in recent weeks.
Madueke’s influence was immediate. His first assist came in the 27th minute, when he delivered a perfectly weighted cross for Martin Zubimendi to head Arsenal into the lead.
Eleven minutes later, his dangerous corner caused chaos in the Leeds box, with goalkeeper Karl Darlow punching the ball into his own net under pressure. Those contributions laid the foundation for a comfortable afternoon.
Speaking after the match, Madueke explained his mindset going into the game in a video shared by the club’s official X account, stressing that preparation is constant even when opportunities come unexpectedly. He reflected on the responsibility attackers feel to affect matches decisively.
He said:
Yeah, no, definitely. I think as an attacker you always try and make an impact in an attacking sense, whether you can score or create goals or create chances, wreak havoc, threat. So, yeah, I’m happy that I was able to do that today.
Watch the video below:
Arsenal maintained their authority after the interval. Viktor Gyokeres added a third goal in the 69th minute with a close-range finish before Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to seal the result late on.
For Madueke, the afternoon was a clear statement. Trusted when needed most, he showed that Arsenal’s depth can make the difference in a title race where readiness is everything.
