Arsenal edges Leicester City in thrilling 4-2 comeback

Arsenal moved level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City after a dramatic 4-2 victory over Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who appeared to be cruising after a dominant first half, had to dig deep to secure all three points after a Leicester comeback threatened to derail their ambitions.

Early Arsenal dominance

The match started brightly for Arsenal, who capitalized on the momentum of Manchester City’s earlier draw with Newcastle United. With the chance to match the reigning champions in the standings, Arsenal took control early on. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring, expertly finishing after a well-placed assist from Jurriën Timber, who played the full 90 minutes and was solid throughout. Leandro Trossard doubled Arsenal’s advantage before halftime, putting the Gunners firmly in the driver's seat. The Belgian forward, in fine form this season, struck decisively, leaving Leicester with a mountain to climb heading into the second half.

Leicester’s second-half comeback

Despite Arsenal’s first-half dominance, Leicester City came out with renewed vigor after the break. James Justin, Leicester’s back, took matters into his own hands and inspired a remarkable comeback. Just minutes into the second half, Justin headed in a goal to cut the deficit, and within 25 minutes, he added a second with a stunning volley, leveling the score at 2-2. The unexpected turnaround left Arsenal reeling as Leicester gained confidence, pushing the Gunners onto the back foot.

Arsenal responds late

Facing the prospect of dropping valuable points, Arsenal pressed forward in search of a winner. With just minutes left, Riccardo Calafiori came close to restoring Arsenal’s lead, but it wasn’t until Leandro Trossard’s stroke of fortune that the breakthrough came. Trossard’s shot from a corner was deflected by Wilfred Ndidi and found its way past Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, giving Arsenal a 3-2 lead. Just moments later, Hermansen made a costly error, fumbling a routine save, which allowed Kai Havertz to slot home and seal the victory for Arsenal. The Emirates erupted as Havertz’s goal put the result beyond doubt, capping off an eventful match.

Arsenal’s title push continues

With this crucial 4-2 win, Arsenal moves level on points with Manchester City, maintaining pressure at the top of the Premier League. Despite a shaky second-half performance, Mikel Arteta’s side showed resilience and attacking prowess to overcome Leicester’s spirited fightback. Next up for Arsenal is a key fixture as they look to build on this momentum and continue their title challenge.