Comply with reside protection as Leicester Metropolis face Arsenal right this moment within the Premier League. One other top-flight season will probably be lined in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the tip of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will probably be chasing Pep Guardiola’s facet, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this 12 months – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final 12 months and every can have hope they’ll make it greater than a one-year keep. Comply with the most recent reside motion from the Premier League under:
Leicester Metropolis FC 0 – 2 Arsenal FC
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
14:35
Saved by a late brace from unlikely match-winner Merino, Arsenal beat lowly Leicester Metropolis 2-0 to maneuver inside 4 factors of the Premier League leaders. A show as dismal because the murky climate was lit up by the Spanish substitute’s glowing cameo, along with his first purpose being arrange by rising star Nwaneri. The latter shone brightest all through a scrappy match, which noticed the Gunners produce an xG of 1.49 to the Foxes’ 0.22. Nwaneri additionally clipped the crossbar, however Arteta’s males have been removed from their finest; but, they nonetheless consigned their hosts to a fifth straight dwelling defeat with out scoring. Leicester stay caught inside the underside three and can keep there at the least till assembly Brentford subsequent Friday, whereas Arsenal face London rivals West Ham at some point later. That is all from our reside protection, so thanks for becoming a member of us and goodbye!
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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FULL-TIME: LEiCESTER CITY 0-2 ARSENAL
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Getting a uncommon contact of the ball, Raya leaps as much as pluck Mavididi’s nook out of the murky air. It seems like Leicester are heading for 5 straight dwelling defeats with out scoring.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
14:26
Hermansen fields a agency first-time try by Nwaneri, who receives the ball from Rice on the sting of Leicester’s space. {The teenager} would’ve merited a purpose for his excellent efficiency right this moment.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
14:24
Because the Arsenal followers proceed to serenade their match-winner, Merino, the officers point out 4 minutes of added time.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution Leandro Trossard Kieran Tierney
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Help Leandro Trossard
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Aim Mikel Merino Zazón
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Arsenal have in the end gained 11 instances on the 16 earlier events after they’ve scored the opening purpose within the Premier League this season. Have Leicester bought something left within the tank?
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Yellow Card Jorge Luiz Frello Filho
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid Facundo Valentín Buonanotte
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi Patson Daka
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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With time working out for both facet to grab a winner, Opta’s reside win predictor expects this recreation to finish in a draw. Arsenal solely have a 31% probability of victory, in comparison with 8% for Leicester Metropolis.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Help Ethan Chidiebere Nwaneri
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
14:11
OFF THE POST! It is Nwaneri once more! The 17-year-old brushes by his marker with out a care after which lets fly with one other thumping shot. From simply exterior the field, his effort is tipped onto the right-hand submit by Hermansen earlier than bouncing clear to security! He is been sensible right this moment and actually deserved to attain.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution Myles Anthony Lewis-Skelly Riccardo Calafiori
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution Thomas Teye Partey Jorge Luiz Frello Filho
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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CLOSE! Ayew drives ahead down the left after which zips a harmful ball throughout the six-yard field. Simply as De Cordova-Reid seems set to faucet it in on the again submit, Lewis-Skelly arrives on the scene to make an important last-ditch clearance! Arsenal breathe once more!
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution Jordan Pierre Ayew Stephy Alvaro Mavididi
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
14:04
It was no shock that Arteta made a change, as his facet have posed little menace. Arsenal have had only one shot on course in the entire recreation – taken by Trossard within the ninth minute.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
14:00
After Ayew wins the ball from Odegaard on the point of Arsenal’s field, it falls properly for De Cordova-Reid, who fires a first-time effort straight at Raya. Nonetheless, the house followers are being inspired by their group’s rising sense of journey.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution Raheem Shaquille Sterling Mikel Merino Zazón
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:58
As soon as extra, Nwaneri attracts defenders along with his motion, earlier than profitable a free-kick. Arsenal can have a set-piece alternative – simply exterior the field, close to the best byline.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:56
Kristiansen ventures so far as the left byline, however his cross is then plucked out of the air by Raya. Leicester are leaving their shell at little extra usually, however that might go away Arsenal with house to use.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:55
CLOSE! Once more displaying his potential and confidence, Nwaneri picks up a move from Odegaard round 20 yards from purpose, then flashes a thunderous shot simply excessive! It brushes the crossbar on its approach!
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:52
First, Odegaard has a 20-yard shot blocked; then, he nearly slips Sterling by earlier than Ndidi intercepts on the left byline. Arsenal earn one other nook – maybe their set-piece prowess will assist them win this recreation.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:49
There has not been a single shot on course from both facet because the tenth minute, and it stays a scrappy affair amid grim circumstances.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Yellow Card Jordan Pierre Ayew
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:47
Leicester survive successive corners, as Arsenal begin to push their hosts again. It is the kind of stress that the Gunners have to maintain in the event that they’re to lastly make the house facet crack.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Leicester’s 4-2 loss in September made it six straight defeats in opposition to Arsenal within the Premier League, however the proof up to now means that they’ll finish that streak right this moment. Even a draw would enhance morale for a group caught in a downward spiral.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:44
Ndidi makes an untidy problem on Sterling inside his personal space, after Rice surges ahead and cuts the ball inside for his team-mate. The referee declines to award a penalty, with no actual protest coming from the Arsenal gamers.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:41
Arsenal have gained 19 of their final 20 Premier League video games in opposition to promoted sides – together with every of the final 9 – so something lower than three factors from this match could be a serious disappointment. Victory would lower Liverpool’s lead all the way down to 4 factors – for some time, at the least.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:37
Yellow Card Bilal El Khannouss
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Leicester Metropolis kick off, and we’re again below approach on the King Energy!
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:30
Demonstrating their lack of familiarity, Arsenal’s new-look entrance three have been caught offside 4 instances up to now. In reality, the Gunners final recorded extra offsides within the first half of a Premier League recreation again in November 2017. Nwaneri has belied his age as soon as once more, however Sterling and Trossard should absolutely do higher after the break.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:26
A tepid first half ends goalless on the King Energy Stadium, as aimless Arsenal fail to place sustained stress on a resolute Leicester defence. Whereas the Gunners have dominated possession, with 63% of the ball, they’ve barely examined Hermansen and their xG stands at simply 0.39 up to now. The Foxes could have posted a modest first-half xG of 0.13, however Ndidi really got here closest to scoring on the very brink of half-time. Arteta will probably be removed from completely happy along with his injury-hit group’s displaying thus far, whereas Van Nistelrooy should be pretty content material.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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HALF-TIME: LEICESTER CITY 0-0 ARSENAL
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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JUST WIDE! Leicester nearly strike first! Ndidi heads narrowly huge of the right-hand submit, as he slips approach from Lewis-Skelly to assault Kristiansen’s inviting cross. So shut, but it surely stays 0-0!
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:21
A uncommon Leicester assault ends when El Khannouss is crowded out on the sting of Arsenal’s space. The identical participant then has a tame cross blocked.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:19
Gabriel wins the aerial problem to fulfill Nwaneri’s corner-kick, however Ndidi then heads the ball away from hazard. Even the Gunners’ set-piece prowess has dipped right this moment.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:17
There will probably be at the least 4 minutes of stoppage time added – principally accounted for by Justin’s damage – and Arsenal will begin with one other nook.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:15
It seems like Justin could also be pressured off this time, as he sinks again all the way down to the bottom and requires the medics. He picked up an damage earlier and clearly hasn’t been in a position to run it off.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Substitution James Michael Justin Woyo Coulibaly
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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Over the previous 5 minutes, Arsenal have had a 90% share of possession, as they squeeze up the pitch and attempt to break by Leicester’s so-far cussed defence.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:12
Justin intervenes with a well timed problem when Odegaard scoops a move over the Leicester defence into Trossard, whose first contact is slightly free. That is sufficient to let Justin get well and hack the ball away.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:11
Since Van Nistelrooy’s first recreation in December, solely Southampton have misplaced extra video games and gained fewer factors than Leicester. On the right track to choose up one level right this moment, that would not be sufficient to take them out of the drop zone – solely victory would see them overtake Wolves.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:09
After Sterling surges by the centre and has a low shot blocked, Nwaneri swings within the ensuing corner-kick. Defying Arsenal’s famend menace from set-pieces, Hermansen offers with it nicely and Leicester see off the hazard.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:07
Leicester, who’ve already conceded 53 top-flight objectives this season, haven’t stored a clear sheet in any of their final 17 league matches. They’re nearly midway in direction of gathering one right this moment, although.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:05
Lewis-Skelly escapes some tight marking on the left touchline, sparking an Arsenal assault. As soon as once more, it involves nothing. The Gunners’ new entrance three fairly clearly lack cohesion, and Leicester are comfortably maintaining them at arm’s size.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:02
One other fast swap from proper to left does not repay for Arsenal, as Sterling is caught offside once more. Understandably rusty, he is barely made an affect on this recreation.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
13:01
Nwaneri has accomplished essentially the most dribbles (three), gained essentially the most duels (5) and created the joint-most possibilities (one) of any participant within the opening 25 minutes, and he is regarded prepared for first-team soccer ever since his arrival on the scene earlier this season. {The teenager} is definitely one to look at.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:59
The motion resumes, with Justin cleared to proceed for now. Kristiansen cuts out a move throughout the sting of Leicester’s field, as Arsenal attempt to create a uncommon clear-cut probability.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:58
The sport is paused, as Justin stays down on the turf and clearly requires medical consideration. Current signing Coulibaly begins to heat up. In the meantime, Arteta does not miss the chance to name his gamers over and concern some tactical instruction.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:56
Gabriel rises highest to go away Kristiansen’s free-kick supply from simply inside Arsenal’s half, and Leicester are nonetheless struggling to carve out any goalscoring alternatives. Halfway by the primary half, although, they’re going to absolutely be content material with this scoreline.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:54
A curled move from Nwaneri picks out Sterling on the left flank, however the skilled winger is caught offside. He maybe may’ve timed his run higher. Moments later, Trossard goes too quickly and can also be flagged.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:51
After making a reasonably brilliant begin, Leicester are actually largely chasing shadows, as Arsenal neatly move round their hosts. The stress is slowly beginning to construct on what has been a flimsy Foxes defence.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:51
Justin does simply sufficient to place Rice off when Nwaneri delivers a lofted cross to his team-mate within the field, so Rice’s 10-yard header falls nicely huge of the right-hand submit.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:49
Removed from their dazzling finest to this point, Arsenal have nonetheless had 62% of the ball and made 15 final-third entries, in comparison with Leicester’s tally of 4. After 10 days with out a aggressive recreation, they now appear to be discovering some rhythm.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:47
Quickly after Partey has a mid-range shot blocked, Rice fees ahead and tries to search out Trossard, however the highly effective Arsenal midfielder is snuffed out by some tight Leicester defending.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:44
Although they’ve began nicely sufficient, Leicester are nonetheless unlikely to prevail after 90 minutes in line with Opta’s reside win predictor. The Foxes have a 13% probability of victory as issues stand; Arsenal are sturdy favourites with a 68% probability of success.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:42
After Soumare’s stood-up cross from the left byline is just partly cleared by Rice, the ball drops properly for Ndidi on the sting of Arsenal’s space. He strikes a low volley too near Raya, although, and the goalkeeper hangs onto it tightly.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:40
Justin carries the ball upfield nearly unopposed, however a careless contact sees Leicester lose possession. Moments later, Odegaard flips a intelligent move excessive for Trossard, who’s clearly offside when poking a tame shot straight at Hermansen.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:39
Whereas Arsenal are nonetheless hopeful of contending for the title, Leicester have very totally different objectives. The Foxes are basically in a mini-league with Ipswich and Wolves on the backside of the desk – it seems like two will probably be relegated and just one will survive.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:37
Lewis-Skelly loses the ball on the finish of Arsenal’s first sustained assault, earlier than the guests win possession again. Odegaard then knocks a uncommon misplaced move over the best byline for a Leicester goal-kick.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:34
As that is the primary time Arsenal have began a Premier League recreation with none of Saka, Martinelli, Jesus or Havertz because the closing day of the 2020-21 season, it will be attention-grabbing to see how their makeshift entrance three fares right this moment. Thus far, Leicester have had extra of the early play.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:32
Arsenal kick off, and we’re below approach in Leicester!
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:31
The gamers are out on the pitch, and kick-off on this Premier League contest is now simply moments away!
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:28
With out injured forwards Gabriel Martinelli – who has scored in his final three league video games in opposition to Leicester – and Kai Havertz (two in his final two versus the Foxes), Arsenal should improvise up entrance. Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka are additionally lacking, so Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling are successfully the final males standing. Ben White is again from damage and makes the squad for the primary time since November.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:22
Leicester make two adjustments from final week’s loss at Previous Trafford, as Vardy and Kristiansen are available for Daka and Thomas. Vardy is a specialist on this fixture, having notched 11 Premier League objectives in opposition to Arsenal up to now. Jannik Vestergaard and Ricardo Pereira are nonetheless sidelined by damage.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:17
SUBS: Neto, Kieran Tierney, Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:17
ARSENAL (4-3-3): David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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SUBS: Jakub Stolarczyk, Conor Coady, Harry Winks, Stephy Mavididi, Patson Daka, Oliver Skipp, Jannik Vestergaard, Woyo Coulibaly, Facundo Buonanotte.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:12
LEICESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen; James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen; Boubakary Soumare, Wilfred Ndidi; Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Bilal El Khannouss, Jordan Ayew; Jamie Vardy.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:07
Arsenal play their first recreation in 10 days, after treating themselves to a mid-season break. Eradicated within the EFL Cup semi-finals by Newcastle United final day out, the Gunners had beforehand thumped long-time tormentors and reigning Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis 5-1. Mikel Arteta’s males now sit seven factors behind leaders Liverpool – and with no recognised striker to name upon, attributable to accidents and a questionable method to recruitment.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:07
Overwhelmed by Manchester United within the FA Cup final week – following a controversial last-gasp purpose by ex-Foxes defender Harry Maguire – Leicester Metropolis now resume their Premier League survival struggle. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s facet sit two factors adrift of security in 18th place, partly attributable to a horrible run of dwelling kind. Leicester have misplaced every of their 4 league video games on the King Energy, conceding 9 objectives and failing to attain as soon as.
Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
12:02
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Leicester Metropolis vs Arsenal
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