Arsenal secured a thrilling 4-2 victory against Leicester City in a Premier League clash that saw late dramatics seal their title ambitions. Despite early dominance, Arsenal faced a resilient Leicester side that rallied in the second half after going down 2-0.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 20th minute, converting a cross from Jurien Timber, who was a standout player in the match. Timber made a notable impact playing in Ben White’s absence at right back. Just before half time, Leo Trossard increased Arsenal’s lead to 2-0 with a confident finish following a setup from Martinelli.
The visitors stunned Arsenal shortly after the second half began, as James Justin found the net with a deflected header, catching the home team off guard. Leicester’s keeper, Mads Hermansen, made several crucial saves to maintain the pressure on Arsenal, including a remarkable stop from a close-range Kai Havertz effort.
As Leicester pressed for an equalizer, Justin delivered a spectacular volley in the 60th minute, leveling the score at 2-2. With tension rising, Arsenal seemed to struggle to regain control, hitting the post and the side netting.
However, the Gunners found the breakthrough late in the match as Trossard netted his second with a deflected shot in injury time, followed by another goal from Havertz, which was controversially allowed after a VAR review overturned an offside call.
This victory keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race as they capitalize on dropped points from Manchester City earlier in the day. The match showcased the grit of both teams, but it was Arsenal’s late surge that ultimately secured the win.