Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang claimed a hat-trick, two of which came in a first half blitz that put the Gunners 3-0 up at the break, before Pascal Struijk and Helder Costa made the scoreline more respectable.
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GAME ON - Helder Costa's goal gave Leeds a glimmer of hope at Arsenal but their fight-back fell short. Pic: Getty
. Illan Meslier - 5
His poor distribution made life hard in the first half, although his options were often limited. Two of his errors led to Arsenal goals. Few saves to make beyond the four goals.
. Luke Ayling - 5
Given a torrid time by Aubameyang. Couldn't get close enough for the striker's first goal. Better performance in the second half, albeit once Leeds were 4-0 down.
. Gjanni Alioski - 4
Saka had the beating of him and that put Leeds under immense first half pressure. Replaced early in the second half, although the Whites still looked vulnerable on that side.
. Liam Cooper - 6
A better second half than first. Kept getting on the ball and trying to move Leeds forward. Fought in the air and made important blocks.
. Pascal Struijk - 5
Struggled to get on the ball in the first half and looked under pressure defensively. Much better in the second half, took his goal really well.
. Jamie Shackleton - 5
Another who was better in the second half. Once he moved into the middle he looked more assured. Struggled defensively in the first half.
1. Illan Meslier - 5
His poor distribution made life hard in the first half, although his options were often limited. Two of his errors led to Arsenal goals. Few saves to make beyond the four goals.
2. Luke Ayling - 5
Given a torrid time by Aubameyang. Couldn't get close enough for the striker's first goal. Better performance in the second half, albeit once Leeds were 4-0 down.
3. Gjanni Alioski - 4
Saka had the beating of him and that put Leeds under immense first half pressure. Replaced early in the second half, although the Whites still looked vulnerable on that side.
4. Liam Cooper - 6
A better second half than first. Kept getting on the ball and trying to move Leeds forward. Fought in the air and made important blocks.
5. Pascal Struijk - 5
Struggled to get on the ball in the first half and looked under pressure defensively. Much better in the second half, took his goal really well.
6. Jamie Shackleton - 5
Another who was better in the second half. Once he moved into the middle he looked more assured. Struggled defensively in the first half.