Arsenal secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to two late stoppage-time goals.
The win sees the Gunners move level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table.
Leicester looked set to snatch a point after James Justin’s stunning second-half brace brought them back from 2-0 down to level the score at 2-2. However, an own goal from Wilfred Ndidi in the 94th minute, followed by a last-gasp strike from Kai Havertz, sealed a hard-fought victory for Arsenal.
The Gunners dominated the first half, with Gabriel Martinelli playing a starring role. The Brazilian opened the scoring in the 20th minute, sweeping home a Jurrien Timber cross. Just before halftime, Martinelli turned provider, setting up Leandro Trossard for a composed finish to put Arsenal 2-0 ahead.
Leicester struggled in the first half, managing just one touch in Arsenal’s penalty area and failing to register a shot on target. However, they came out fighting in the second half, and Justin’s header, which deflected off Havertz, brought the Foxes back into the game.
Leicester’s goalkeeper, Mads Hermansen, was in inspired form, making a string of impressive saves to keep his side in the match. He denied Gabriel’s header from a corner and a follow-up effort from Riccardo Calafiori, while Trossard’s strike from the edge of the box hit the post.
Leicester then found an equalizer in spectacular fashion, with Justin meeting a high cross from the left and powering a header in off the post to make it 2-2.
Despite Hermansen’s heroics, Arsenal piled on the pressure in the closing stages. In the 94th minute, Trossard’s shot from a Bukayo Saka corner deflected off Ndidi and into the net, putting the Gunners back in front.
As Leicester pushed forward in search of a late equalizer, Arsenal capitalized on the counterattack. Gabriel Jesus’ shot was saved, but the rebound fell to Havertz, who calmly slotted home in the 99th minute to secure all three points for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The victory leaves Arsenal level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City, while Leicester will feel hard done by after an impressive second-half fightback ultimately ended in disappointment.
