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
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
Leicester must do more than sit behind the ball and wait for an opportunity to counter. They did not have a shot in the first 45 minutes, with Iheanacho a lonely figure when they cleared the ball long. Tete has been bright in spells but has spent most of his time in his half. As for Arsenal, they have dominated possession but have had very little to show for it, with most of their attempts coming from a distance. Unable to get into the opposition's box with Leicester defending in a low block, they need to bring Nketiah on. A poacher inside the box, the striker will give them someone to aim for in the middle.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Both teams have had the ball in the net, but the game is goalless at half-time. Arsenal are in control but have struggled to hit the target with Saka, Martinelli and Odegaard all missing the target with efforts. However, Arteta’s side thought they had gained the lead through Trossard. Saka’s inswinging corner was punched away by Ward, with the ball finding the feet of the former Brighton man who found the top corner from close range. However, after a VAR check, the goal was disallowed with White pulling the arm of the Leicester goalkeeper. Straight up the other end, Iheanacho beat Ramsdale with a smart chip but was in an offside position when Tete played a throughball to him.
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