Leicester vs Arsenal LIVE score: Premier League result and reaction as Gabriel Martinelli wins it
The Gunners try to keep their Premier League title charge on track at King Power Stadium
Arsenal will look to continue their Premier League title charge when Mikel Arteta’s side travel to Leicester today.
The Gunners were defeated by title rivals Manchester City last week and then trailed at Aston Villa, with their title challenge seemingly hitting a major roadblock.
But Arsenal turned it around in dramatic style, as Jorginho’s late shot hit the crossbar and rebounded in off former goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who went missing as Gabriel Martinelli wrapped up a 4-2 win.
Oleksandr Zinchenko was named Arsenal captain for their trip to Leicester in a mark of respect on the first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine. The Ukraine international was named in a side showing just one change from the victory at Villa as Martinelli returned in place of Eddie Nketiah.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Leicester City vs Arsenal
OFFSIDE! Iheanacho has put the ball in the net, but it will not count. A poor clearance from Zinchenko goes straight to the feet of Tete. Sliding a throughball to Iheanacho, the striker dribbles into the box before chipping his effort over Ramsdale. However, the flag goes up.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
NO GOAL! Arsenal thought they had the lead, but their goal has been disallowed for a foul on Ward. With Saka's corner curling into the box, White was holding the glove of Ward who was trying to punch the ball away from danger.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
GOALLLLL! TROSSARD SCORES BUT THERE IS A VAR CHECK! What a finish from the Belgium international. Saka’s inswinging corner is punched away by Ward. Collecting the ball inside the box, Xhaka plays a pass back to Trossard who cuts onto his right foot before crashing his shot into the top corner. However, there is a VAR check for a possible foul on Ward.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Leicester are winless in 18 Premier League games against teams starting the day top of the table (D2 L16) since a 1-0 win at Manchester United in January 1998. This is just their second such game against Arsenal, with the other being a 2-1 Gunners victory in the final game of their unbeaten 2003-04 campaign. They have defended their box well so far, but are offering very little going forward. This has allowed Arsenal to rebuild attacks with ease.
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Ramsdale throws the ball long to Zinchenko who rushes down the left flank. He then looks to Martinelli, with the winger playing a pass inside to Jorginho. The former Chelsea man then found Ødegaard with a short pass, but he tried to be too clever with a flick. Trying to find Saka, his pass is intercepted.
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