Arsenal vs Leicester City, 2024-25 English Premier League
· English Premier League
- 20': Gabriel Martinelli
- 45'+1': Leandro Trossard
- 90'+4': Wilfred Ndidi (OG)
- 90'+9': Kai Havertz
FT
4 - 2
4 - 2
Arsenal score two stoppage-time goals to beat Leicester
Leandro Trossard erased the memory of his red card last week as he played a crucial role in Arsenal's 4-2 Premier League win over Leicester City after the Londoners had somehow squandered a two-goal lead on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
- 4': James Justin (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Attempt blocked. James Justin (Leicester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jamie Vardy.
- 8': Foul by Oliver Skipp (Leicester City).
- 8': Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 9': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Wilfred Ndidi.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Jurriën Timber (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Thomas Partey.
- 15': Attempt saved. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jurriën Timber.
- 16': Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) left footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 17': Foul by Kai Havertz (Arsenal).
- 17': Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Goal! Arsenal 1, Leicester City 0. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jurriën Timber with a cross.
- 20': Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card.
- 22': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Oliver Skipp.
- 24': Declan Rice (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 24': Foul by Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City).
- 25': Attempt saved. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jurriën Timber with a headed pass.
- 25': Attempt saved. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Declan Rice.
- 26': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by James Justin.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 31': Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City).
- 31': Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card.
- 33': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by James Justin.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Declan Rice (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 34': Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 35': Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Foul by Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City).
- 35': Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
- 35': Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Thomas Partey (Arsenal).
- 36': Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Leandro Trossard with a cross.
- 41': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by James Justin.
- 41': Foul by William Saliba (Arsenal).
- 41': James Justin (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Offside, Leicester City. Jamie Vardy is caught offside.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Goal! Arsenal 2, Leicester City 0. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 45'+3': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Caleb Okoli.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Arsenal 2, Leicester City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Arsenal 2, Leicester City 0.
- 46': Foul by William Saliba (Arsenal).
- 46': Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 46': William Saliba (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 47': Goal! Arsenal 2, Leicester City 1. James Justin (Leicester City) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Facundo Buonanotte with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 49': Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
- 49': Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 50': Foul by Oliver Skipp (Leicester City).
- 50': Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Oliver Skipp (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 51': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Caleb Okoli.
- 52': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Caleb Okoli.
- 53': Attempt saved. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross.
- 53': Attempt saved. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) header from very close range is saved in the top right corner.
- 53': Attempt missed. Jurriën Timber (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
- 54': Attempt saved. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 55': Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 56': Attempt missed. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jurriën Timber.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Trossard.
- 58': Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box.
- 58': Foul by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
- 58': James Justin (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Attempt missed. Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Harry Winks.
- 62': Caleb Okoli (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).
- 62': Attempt saved. Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stephy Mavididi.
- 63': Goal! Arsenal 2, Leicester City 2. James Justin (Leicester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wilfred Ndidi with a cross.
- 67': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Victor Kristiansen.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Riccardo Calafiori.
- 67': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Oliver Skipp.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jurriën Timber.
- 68': Attempt saved. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 70': Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 70': Foul by Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal).
- 70': Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card.
- 72': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Facundo Buonanotte.
- 73': Attempt missed. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top right corner following a corner.
- 73': Attempt saved. Declan Rice (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Riccardo Calafiori.
- 74': Attempt saved. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Declan Rice.
- 74': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Mads Hermansen.
- 74': Substitution, Arsenal. Raheem Sterling replaces Gabriel Martinelli.
- 75': Attempt saved. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 79': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Victor Kristiansen.
- 80': Delay in match because of an injury Mads Hermansen (Leicester City).
- 82': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 85': Substitution, Leicester City. Jordan Ayew replaces Facundo Buonanotte.
- 85': Substitution, Arsenal. Ethan Nwaneri replaces Thomas Partey.
- 86': Attempt saved. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jurriën Timber.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jurriën Timber.
- 87': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Victor Kristiansen.
- 88': Attempt saved. Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross.
- 88': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Mads Hermansen.
- 88': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Wilfred Ndidi.
- 89': Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross.
- 90': Delay in match because of an injury Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City).
- 90'+1': Substitution, Leicester City. Bilal El Khannouss replaces Oliver Skipp.
- 90'+1': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Leicester City. Bobby De Cordova-Reid replaces Stephy Mavididi because of an injury.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Declan Rice (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 90'+4': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Harry Winks.
- 90'+4': Own Goal by Wilfred Ndidi, Leicester City. Arsenal 3, Leicester City 2.
- 90'+6': Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Foul by Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City).
- 90'+8': Substitution, Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus replaces Leandro Trossard.
- 90'+8': Substitution, Leicester City. Odsonne Édouard replaces Wilfred Ndidi.
- 90'+8': Substitution, Leicester City. Abdul Fatawu replaces Caleb Okoli.
- 90'+9': Foul by Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal).
- 90'+9': Wout Faes (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ethan Nwaneri.
- 90'+9': Goal! Arsenal 4, Leicester City 2. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) with an attempt from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner following a fast break.Goal awarded following VAR Review.
- 90'+10': VAR Decision: Goal Arsenal 4-2 Leicester City (Kai Havertz).
- 90'+12': Second Half ends, Arsenal 4, Leicester City 2.
- 0': Match ends, Arsenal 4, Leicester City 2.
Statistics
 LEI |
ARS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 11 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 17 |
| 13 | Saves | 1 |
| 25.4 | Possession | 74.6 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 35 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 16 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 171 | Accurate Passes | 592 |
| 232 | Passes | 664 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 4 | Crosses | 38 |
| 0.5 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 44 | Long Balls | 32 |
| 17 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 9 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 24 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 63 | Effective Clearances | 8 |
| 63 | Clearances | 8 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,323
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,323
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 35 | +46 | 82 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 35 | +33 | 67 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 35 | +24 | 64 |
| 4 | Newcastle United | 35 | +21 | 63 |
Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | David Raya (GK) |
| 6 | Gabriel Magalhães |
| 2 | William Saliba  |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori |
| 12 | Jurriën Timber |
| 41 | Declan Rice |
| 5 | Thomas Partey |
| 11 | Gabriel Martinelli |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
| 19 | Leandro Trossard |
| 29 | Kai Havertz |
Leicester City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Mads Hermansen (GK) |
| 5 | Caleb Okoli |
| 3 | Wout Faes |
| 16 | Victor Kristiansen |
| 2 | James Justin |
| 6 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 8 | Harry Winks |
| 22 | Oliver Skipp |
| 9 | Jamie Vardy |
| 10 | Stephy Mavididi |
| 40 | Facundo Buonanotte |
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