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Leicester vs Arsenal LIVE score: Premier League result and reaction as Gabriel Martinelli wins it

The Gunners try to keep their Premier League title charge on track at King Power Stadium

Sports Staff
Saturday 25 February 2023 16:56 GMT
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Arsenal will look to continue their Premier League title charge when Mikel Arteta’s side travel to Leicester today.

The Gunners were defeated by title rivals Manchester City last week and then trailed at Aston Villa, with their title challenge seemingly hitting a major roadblock.

But Arsenal turned it around in dramatic style, as Jorginho’s late shot hit the crossbar and rebounded in off former goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who went missing as Gabriel Martinelli wrapped up a 4-2 win.

Oleksandr Zinchenko was named Arsenal captain for their trip to Leicester in a mark of respect on the first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine. The Ukraine international was named in a side showing just one change from the victory at Villa as Martinelli returned in place of Eddie Nketiah.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Leicester City vs Arsenal

A poor free-kick from Odegaard. The Arsenal midfielder tries to go under the wall with a free-kick positioned just outside the box, but his effort is blocked.

25 February 2023 16:18

Leicester City vs Arsenal

SAVE! Ward makes a smart stop to deny Zinchenko. On the right, Saka plays the ball inside to the left-back, with Zinchenko cutting inside on the edge of the box before unleashing a curling effort that is pushed away.

25 February 2023 16:17

Leicester City vs Arsenal

25 February 2023 16:16

Leicester City vs Arsenal

OFFSIDE! Saka thought he had scored Arsenal's second, but the goal is disallowed for offside. Martinelli rushes onto a pass from Odegaard and is one-on-one with the goalkeeper. Unselfish, he passes it across to Saka who has a simple finish. However, the flag goes up, with Martinelli in an offside position.

25 February 2023 16:15

Leicester City vs Arsenal

Martinelli plays a short free-kick to Odegaard who drives inside from the left. Committing defenders inside, the Norwegian then switches it back out to Martinelli. Looking to add an assist to his goal, he tries to put a low cross into the box, but Ward claims it.

25 February 2023 16:13

Leicester City vs Arsenal

Tete almost gets an equaliser. On the left flank, Barnes pushes the ball past White before flashing a cross past Ramsdale. The pace on the ball beats Zinchenko, but also Tete who slides in to try and tap it into the goal.

25 February 2023 16:11

Leicester City vs Arsenal

25 February 2023 16:10

Leicester City vs Arsenal

After a break in play with Martinelli staying down after scoring. Leicester get the ball rolling again. Martinelli is back on the pitch and will be able to continue.

25 February 2023 16:08

Leicester City vs Arsenal

25 February 2023 16:07

Leicester City vs Arsenal

Assist Leandro Trossard

25 February 2023 16:04

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