Arsenal continued their unbeaten streak in the Premier League with an exciting 4-2 win against Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners initially seemed on track for an easy victory, leading 2-0. However, Leicester staged an impressive comeback, equalizing at 2-2 and threatening to claim a surprise point. Ultimately, Arsenal secured the win with two late goals in stoppage time. Although Leandro Trossard appeared to score the third, it was officially ruled as an own goal, while Kai Havertz netted the final goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
Gabriel Martinelli started the scoring for Arsenal, with Trossard adding another to give them a strong advantage. Despite Leicester’s fightback, Arsenal stayed focused and managed to clinch all three points in a match that highlighted their resilience and determination.
Leicester’s coach commended Arsenal’s £58 million player for his outstanding performance, stating he had never encountered someone of Trossard’s caliber in his career. He noted that Trossard’s versatility and impact on the field were crucial to Arsenal’s victory, expressing disappointment that Mikel Arteta didn’t fully utilize Trossard’s talents, implying the outcome could have been different with better use of such a remarkable player.
Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United defender, also expressed his admiration for Trossard, declaring him “worth every penny” during his commentary on BBC Sport. He praised the £27 million signing from Brighton for his seamless integration into the team and significant contributions during critical moments. Ferdinand emphasized Trossard’s influence on the game, particularly as Arsenal demonstrated considerable character to achieve the win.
With this victory, Arsenal remained tied on points with Manchester City at the top of the table, both teams sitting at 14 points, while Chelsea followed closely with 13. Liverpool had the opportunity to take first place with a win against Wolves and were also applying pressure. Pat Nevin, commenting on BBC Radio, stated that Arsenal deserved their win by a considerable margin, showcasing true character and determination. He noted the team’s development under Arteta, highlighting their ability to create numerous chances and maintain consistent pressure, particularly from set pieces, which contributed to their winning goals.
Under Arteta’s guidance, Arsenal has positioned themselves as strong title contenders. After finishing second in the last two seasons, they appear to be in good form this year. Although the performance against Leicester was not without defensive lapses, Arsenal’s determination and confidence ultimately saw them through. Their capacity to continue pushing forward, even after Leicester equalized, reflects the mindset instilled by Arteta. Despite not delivering their best football, Arsenal’s ability to secure three points showcases their growing strength and self-belief as a team.
