Arsenal take on Leicester City in the Premier League as they look to respond to last weekend’s eventful draw with title rivals Manchester City.
The Gunners’ 10-man rearguard against City was eventually breached by John Stones deep into injury time as Mikel Arteta’s side were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw when a remarkable win was within their grasp.
But after City’s slip-up in the lunchtime kick-off against Newcastle, victory over Leicester would bring Arsenal level on points with Pep Guardiola’s men.
Leicester haven’t found the transition back to Premier League life easy following last season’s promotion from the Championship and they are still hunting their first win of the campaign, although they do have three draws from five games.
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Arsenal vs Leicester City
Rice’s low free-kick is only half cleared by Leicester and Calafiori trickles a poor effort at Hermansen. However, Arsenal immediately win back possession and Rice tees up Martinelli but Hermansen spreads himelf to make the save!
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Arsenal have upped the tempo here, with a corner won and cleared by Leicester, Arteta will want another goal before half-time.
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Yellow Card Jamie Richard Vardy
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Assist Jurriën David Norman Timber
GOAL! Gabriel Martinelli puts Arsenal in front (ARSENAL 1-0 Leicester, 20 minutes)
Arsenal lead! Gabriel Martinelli converts neatly on the turn after good work from Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber down the right.
Harry Latham-Coyle28 September 2024 15:19
Arsenal vs Leicester City
First effort on target for Arsenal as Saka steps inside and zips a strike goalwards but it’s a routine stop for Hermansen. The England star then turns provider to slip in Martinelli but he blazes over the bar!
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Arsenal are getting closer, as Saka slides Havertz free inside the Leicester box, but Faes gets back in position to head clear.
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Rice’s chipped cross into the box is headed away by Kristiansen with Saka lurking behind him. Arsenal recycle possession again inside the Leicester half, but the Foxes hold firm.
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Martinelli does well from the quickly taken free-kick and his deflected cross eventually bounces out for an Arsenal corner.
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Concern for Arsenal here as Martinelli has stayed down after a crunching challenge from former Tottenham star Skipp. The Brazilian international is back on his feet, but that was a sore one.