Arsenal took the lead in their match against Leicester City when Gabriel Martinelli scored the first goal. Not long after, Leandro Trossard doubled their advantage with a well-timed goal just before halftime, putting the Gunners in a strong position.
However, Leicester fought back, with James Justin scoring a header and following it up with a stunning long-range strike to level the game at 2-2. It looked like Leicester might escape with a point, but Arsenal had the last word at the Emirates Stadium.
In stoppage time, Leandro Trossard made the crucial difference. His attempted pass took a major deflection off Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi and ended up in the back of the net, restoring Arsenal’s lead. Then, in the dying seconds of the game, Kai Havertz sealed the win with a fourth goal, ensuring Arsenal’s victory.
Arsenal’s attacking performance was impressive throughout the match, and they could have easily won by a larger margin given the number of chances they created. Their relentless pressure kept Leicester on the back foot for much of the game.
After the own goal that effectively came from Trossard’s pass, Arsenal legend Martin Keown was full of praise for the Belgian forward. Speaking to BBC Sport, Keown highlighted how important Trossard has been for the club since his arrival. He said, “What a buy Leandro Trossard was! Worth every penny. A perfect day if it finishes like this. Arsenal score from a set-piece – who’d believe it? Arsenal just kept believing. It is a lucky goal, and ‘lucky Arsenal’ is a nice tag to have.”
Trossard’s contribution against Leicester was particularly important given his recent struggles. He had a tough outing in Arsenal’s previous match against Manchester City, where he was sent off for kicking the ball away in frustration after committing a foul. As a result, he was suspended for the Gunners’ 5-1 win over Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup. However, he redeemed himself with a strong showing against Leicester, playing a key role in the team’s victory.
Since Martin Ødegaard has been absent, Trossard has stepped up impressively in the number 10 role, showing his versatility and skill in attack. His performances suggest that he should be a regular starter for Arsenal moving forward.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in their upcoming Champions League fixture on Tuesday night. Given how well the team played against Leicester, manager Mikel Arteta may choose to stick with the same starting lineup for the crucial European match.