According to Caugtoffside, Arsenal pulled off a dramatic last-gasp victory against Leicester City in a crucial Premier League fixture, securing a 4-2 win that came after relentless pressure and a hard-fought battle.
The match, hosted at the Emirates Stadium, followed a string of difficult games for the Gunners, who were in need of a morale-boosting win.
Mikel Arteta’s side were widely expected to come out on top, especially against a Leicester team struggling in the lower half of the table.
Arsenal began the match in dominant fashion, going into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard in the first half put the Gunners in control, and they appeared to be cruising towards a straightforward victory. Leicester offered little resistance, and the game seemed to be heading for an easy Arsenal win.
However, the Foxes came out with renewed energy in the second half. James Justin pulled one back for Leicester shortly after the restart, sparking hopes of a comeback. The turning point came when the 26-year-old unleashed a stunning right-footed volley from the edge of the box that ricocheted off the post and into the net, leaving the Emirates stunned. It was a moment of brilliance that put the game on a knife-edge.
As the clock ticked down, Arsenal threw everything they had at Leicester in search of a winner, but Leicester’s goalkeeper, Daniel Iversen, put in a heroic performance, denying several key chances with a string of impressive saves. Arsenal piled on the pressure, earning corner after corner—17 in total—without success.
Then, deep into stoppage time, Arsenal finally found their breakthrough. Leandro Trossard whipped in a corner, and after a deflection, the ball trickled over the line, sending the home crowd into raptures. The late goal relieved the mounting tension, but the game wasn’t finished yet. In the dying moments, Kai Havertz added a fourth goal to put the result beyond doubt, sealing a critical three points for the Gunners.
The win was even more significant given Manchester City’s earlier draw, which allowed Arsenal to close the gap at the top of the table. Arteta praised his team’s resilience in the post-match interview, saying, “We showed real character to come back and win it in the way we did.
