Arsenal vs Leicester City - as it happened: Robert Huth own goal hands Gunners late victory
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Your support makes all the difference.After emerging victorious in an attritional FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City on Sunday, Arsenal return to league action desperate to reduce the gap between themselves and the final Champions League spot. They currently sit in seventh, seven points adrift of Manchester City in fourth, but with a game in hand. Arsène Wenger still maintains Arsenal can finish in the top four, but only if they win all their remaining games.
Leicester’s European adventure concluded last week following a 2-1 aggregate loss to Atletico Madrid, and despite an upturn in form under Craig Shakespeare they remain only four points adrift of the last relegation place. However, the Foxes have two games in hand over their relegation rivals.
The Champions could jump as high as tenth with a victory tonight depending on other results, and will hope that Arsenal’s gruelling extra-time victory on Sunday will have an impact on the FA Cup finalists, given the short turnaround. However, they will be without both Wes Morgan and Islam Slimani through injury.
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What time does it start?
Arsenal vs Leicester kicks off at 19:45.
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live. Highlights will be shown at 23:00 on Sky Sports 1.
It’s a big game for…
Rob Holding: A beneficiary of Wenger’s surprise switch to three central defenders, Holding produced a real coming-of-age performance at Wembley on Sunday. The 21-year-old defender has found it difficult to break into the starting XI after his summer move from Bolton, but could cement his position in the team with a string of assured performances.
Best stat…
Leicester haven’t beaten Arsenal in 20 Premier League games. Their only win came in the first ever Premier League encounter between the two in November 1994.
Remember when…
Arsenal were firmly in the hunt for their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Danny Welbeck’s last-gasp header condemned surprise leaders Leicester to a 2-1 defeat in February 2016. After a long lay-off due to injury, Welbeck scored the winner after the allotted four minutes injury time was up.
Player to watch…
Jamie Vardy: After resisting a summer move to opponents Arsenal, Vardy failed to live up to his form last season. However, he has returned to form this calendar year under the stewardship of Shakespeare and has scored eight in his last 12 games in all competitions. He also scored three goals against Arsenal in the Premier League last season.
Past three-meetings…
Leicester 0 Arsenal 0, Premier League August 2016
Arsenal 2 Leicester 1, Premier League February 2016
Leicester 2 Arsenal 5, September 2015
Form guide…
Arsenal: LDWLWW
Leicester: WWLLDD
Odds…
Arsenal to win: 5/9
Leicester to win: 9/2
Draw: 7/2
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Henry, who scored 174 goals in 254 appearances for the Gunners and never lost against bitter rivals Tottenham, said that only Alexis Sanchez would definitely feature in a combined eleven.
Wes Morgan and Islam Slimani will both be missing tonight's fixture due to injury. This will be a huge loss for The Foxes, but there can be no excuses at such a crucial stage of the season.
Kane continues to be clinical
The prospect of facing Harry Kane is a daunting prospect for any defence and there appears to be no end to the Englishman’s ability.
With 26 goals and five assists under his belt already this campaign, he is certainly a crucial element to the success of the Spurs side. However, Pochettino has no shortage of goal scoring talents at his disposal, with Dele Alli scoring 20 so far this season, closely followed by 19 from Son Heung-min. Good luck Palace…
The scene is set.
We will be providing minute-by-minute coverage of the clash at Selhurst Park, along with live updates from the other two fixtures.
Palace are looking to win three consecutive London derbies tonight for the first ever time in the Premier League, however it is easier said than done against an opponent of such aptitude. Spurs have won their last seven games, scoring 22 goals and keeping four clean sheets. Impressive, but The Eagles record against the high-class opponents is remarkable, so it appears that we have an exhilarating fixture on our hands.
Kick off at 20:00.
GOAL
MIDDLESBROUGH 1 - 0 SUNDERLAND
Marten de Roon puts Boro ahead with a clever strike past Pickford, assisted by Adam Clayton.
2 MINS
Eriksen whips an early corner into the area, which falls to Kane on the penalty spot, but the striker is quickly shut down and his attempt is blocked.
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