Arsenal vs Leicester LIVE: Result and reaction as Trossard and Havertz snatch late Gunners win
Arsenal 4-2 Leicester: Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz’s late goals snatch three points for the Gunners
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
It's all over after a thrilling end at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal return to winning ways in the Premier League. Leicester rallied superbly after starting the second half 2-0 down as Buonanotte and a fantastic volley from Justin levelled for the Foxes. However, Arsenal's endurance beyond the 90 minute mark proved to be the difference as Trossard poked home and Havertz sealed the victory. From the frustration of conceding a late goal last weekend, Arteta's side dug deep themselves on home soil, as Leicester's wat for a first Premier League win of the season goes on. A final xG of 0.27 shows how much Leicester made of their chances but the Gunners 4.09 xG outlines how hard they battered at the Leicester door late on.
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Havertz pokes home a fourth, as Hermansen spills Jesus' effort, but the offside flag goes up. VAR are checking...GOAL GIVEN! ARSENAL 4-2!
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Tactical change from Arteta as match winner Trossard is replaced by Jesus.
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Ndidi is off for Edouard for the final seconds.
Arsenal vs Leicester City
Saka beats Kristiansen again but his cross is deflected behind for a corner.
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