ARSENAL have come from behind to beat Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
Youri Tielemans had the freedom of the pitch as he strolled through the Gunners’ backline to put the Foxes ahead.
But David Luiz then headed home an equaliser five minutes before the break.
And after a VAR check, Lacazette thumped home a penalty following a handball by Wilfred Ndidi.
Arsenal then began the second half as they ended the first with Nicolas Pepe tapping home a third from close range.
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THAT’S ALL FROM THE KING POWER
We were really spoiled with entertainment this afternoon SunSport family, where do I even start?
Leicester took the lead on the 6th minute after some calamitous defending granted Youri Tielemans with a glorious opportunity which he expertly converted.
And then 10 minutes later the Gunners were awarded a penalty which was eventually ruled out when VAR spotted the contact from Ndidi was just outside the box.
But Arteta’s men kept probing and Willian who had a brilliant game, picked out his Brazilian compatriot David Luiz leaving Schmeichel with no chance from a powerful header.
And another spanner was thrown in the works just on the stroke of half-time when Arsenal were awarded another penalty and this time, it was given.
Ndidi was again found to be the culprit when the ball struck his arm in an unnatural position.
Wasn’t a good day for him at all.
It was all on today’s captain Lacazette who cooly dispatched for his 9th Premier League goal of the season putting the Gunners 2-1 up.
Injuries to Harvey Barnes and Jonny Evans meant that Leicester lost all control of the game.
The Foxes did create a few chances in the second half to get one back but not many in truth.
It didn’t matter anyway because the points were wrapped up when a mixture of poor defending and intricate passing allowed Pepe to tap in from around 2-yards out.
A good four days for Arsenal but the same can’t be said for the Foxes.
Thanks for sticking with me everyone and happy Sunday!
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Arsenal travel to Turf Moor next weekend to play a struggling Burnley side before jetting off to Greece again where they’ll be taking on Olympaicos in the Europa League.
And after that…
IT’S THE NORTH LONDON DERBY!
CURRENT LEAGUE STANDINGS
Arsenal move up one place to 10h at the expense of Leicester who could slip further behind Manchester United if the Red Devils beat Chelsea later on today.
THAT’S A LENGTHY LIST
The Foxes are three injuries away from having a first team of injured players.
I kind of feel sorry for them.
BRENDAN RODGERS ANALYSIS
The Leicester boss giving his thoughts on how today played out for his side.
“It’s a disappointing result for us but we looked a bit tired to be honest.
“I thought that the first half we didn’t take the ball enough so you are inviting pressure but I thought that the moments when we did have possession, we looked dangerous.
“Second half was a little bit better but they got a bit lucky with the third goal.
“I credit the players, we’ve got a number of injuries, we had injuries in the game but they had spirit and mentality, they keep going they keep fighting and that’s what we’ll do right to the end of the season.”
And this is what the Northern Irishman had to say about what he would change from today.
“Probably the score and having our injured players back but you can’t do that”
COOL HEAD
And while we are on Lacazette, the Arsenal forward has now scored more Premier League goals for the Gunners than any other player this season.
LACAZETTE’S THOUGHTS
The French international talking about what he was most happy with coming out of this game and the importance of everyone in the side.
Lacazette said: “The reaction after the goal we conceded.
“Everyone kept their focus, we stayed with the game plan and when everyone is like this it makes it easier to win games.
“I think it is important that everyone plays well. Recently we have been talking about the youngsters who have been playing really, really well.
“But as senior players, we have to be ready and to be good so that we don’t have to rely only on the youngsters.”
THE WRIGHT THINGS TO SAY
Ian Wright praising the Gunners and wishing a speedy recovery to Leicester’s Harvey Barnes.
Well said Wrighty.
FULL TIME STATS
Mikel Arteta’s side had complete control on all numbers across the board but he’ll be happy that they made that dominance count.
3 GOALS AND 3 POINTS
Arsenal record their first victory at the King Power since 2015.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE REF BRINGS THE GAME TO AN END!
WHAT A GAME THAT WAS!
FT: LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
90+5. OH MY WORD WHAT A MISS!
The corner fell to the boot of Iheanacho and from about 5-yards out, blasted the ball way over.
Sums up Leicester’s day.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
90+5. Corner for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Not much time left to salvage something from this game.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
90+3. Great ball in but it was dealt with by Pablo Mari who’s had a good game despite that lapse in concentration for Leicester’s goal.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
90+2. The Foxes have a good chance to pull one back here.
Jamie Vardy has just been fouled on the edge of the box giving Tielemans the chance to whip a good ball in.
SEVEN MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL TIME!
YES.. SEVEN!
CAN LEICESTER DO SOMETHING HERE?!
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
86. OOOOF ALMOST AUBA!
Aubameyang doing what he does best by cutting inside from the left hand side and letting loose but it trickled just wide.
That would of been some way to mark your introduction to a game.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
83. With just a little over 5 minutes to go plus stoppage time, Arteta gives Aubameyang a run out as he replaces Lacazette.
Not what you would want to see as a tired Leicester defender.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSNEAL
82. JUST WIDE!
Odegaard clipped it to Tierney who caught it cleanly on the volley but the ball just span away from Schmeichel’s left post.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
80. Full control from the Gunners at the moment.
Odegaard steps up to take a corner for Arsenal who are trying to find their fourth of the afternoon.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
77. The away side are doing well to take the sting out of the game by just passing it around the field.
This must be really frustrating for all the Leicester fans watching.
WRONG SPORT VARDY
Exclusive shot of Jamie Vardy doing his swimming lessons.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
70. The Foxes are really pushing for the second but the problem they have had is finding that final pass into the strikers.
No Maddison and Harvey Barnes coming off injured has really impacted their attacking football this game.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
69. This is incredible, another injury for Leicester this time to Jonny Evans.
Brendan Rodgers has taken no chances by taking him off for Daniel Amartey.
The Foxes must feel as if they are cursed with injuries at this point.
LEICESTER 1-3 ARSENAL
67. Roll of the dice for Mikel Arteta.
Partey replaces Elneny to sure up the middle of the field.
It’s not a bad sub to make in all fairness to the Spaniard.
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