Arsenal went level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City by beating Leicester in another thriller.
The Gunners had looked on course to be held to a draw after James Justin’s brace cancelled out Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard’s first-half goals.
Arsenal, however, struck twice in added time to secure a vital three points as Trossard and Kai Havertz came to their rescue.
Simon Collings was at Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal in action...
David Raya 6
Passed a late fitness test to start. Had literally nothing to do in the first half, then beaten by a deflection and stunning volley.
Jurrien Timber 8
Impressed at left-back in recent weeks and now excelling on the other flank. Looked so good going forward and set up the opening goal.
William Saliba 6
Cruised the first half and gave Jamie Vardy nothing. Then booked for a foul on him early in the second half, with Leicester scoring from the free-kick.
Gabriel 6
Would have scored for the third Premier League game in a row had it not been for Mads Hermansen’s save. Such a threat from set-pieces.
Riccardo Calafiori 7
Started for the third game in a row. Had some bright moments, especially going forward. Looks a classy player.
Kai Havertz 7
Drifted deep into midfield a lot to help the side cope without Martin Odegaard. Got the goal his work rate deserved late on.
Thomas Partey 6
Looked good in the first half as Arsenal bossed the game, but faded a bit after the break.
Declan Rice 6
Not playing as advanced as he was last season, perhaps due to the absence of Odegaard. The odd bright moment, but not quite at it.
Bukayo Saka 7
Linked up well with Timber down the right and was a threat. Set-pieces were, once again, excellent and grabbed an assist for Trossard’s second.
Leandro Trossard 8 | Star player
Arsenal’s hero. Scored their second goal and grabbed the vital third one, too. Such a clutch player for the Gunners.
Gabriel Martinelli 8
The winger’s best game in a long time. Scored his first goal for Arsenal since March and set up Trossard for the second.
Substitutions
Raheem Sterling (Martinelli 74’) N/A
Ethan Nwaneri (Partey 85’) N/A
Gabriel Jesus (Trossard 97’) N/A
