Player Ratings: Arsenal 4-2 Leicester:

Arsenal scored twice late on to beat Leicester 4-2, after James Justin scored twice in the second half to bring the Foxes level at 2-2 after Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard put the Gunners 2-0 up.

Trossard then forced Wilfred Ndidi to put through his own net, prior to Kai Havertz scoring in the fifth minute of injury time.

Fidn out who impressed with our Gooner Fanzine Player Ratings 

Player Ratings:

David Raya: 7/10 - Passed a late fitness test to deny Neto a first team debut after 16-year-old Jack Porter’s appearance between the sticks in midweek. Saved well from Facundo Buonanotte midway through the second half but could do nothing about Justin James superb volley for his second strike past the former Brentford keeper

Jurrien Timber: 7/10 - Good to watch the Dutch defender find his rhythm and form after a frustrating season on the sidelines, with the former Ajax defender provided the assist for Martinelli’s opener. Appears to be such a strong performer with a superb engine and tenacious temperament

Gabriel: 7/10 - Solid but will be wondering how the Foxes scxored twice against such a normally obdurate backline 

William Saliba: 7/10 - An interesting duel with Jamie Vardy at times but was as stunned as the rest of the crowd when his backline conceded two second half goals to Leicester

Riccardo Calafiori: 7/10 - Emphatic header late on forced a superb reaction save from Hermansen. Booked

Declan Rice: 7/10 - Second half shot tested Mads Hermansen but needs a good rest after a full calendar year playing football. Unfortunately the England midfielder simply won’t be able to find time for a break in such a crowded schedule

Thomas Partey: 6.5/10 - Subbed late on for Ethan Nwaneri as the Gunenrs hunted victory 

Gabi Martinelli: 7.5/10 - Good to see the young Brazil attacker get his name on the scoresheet, even if the chance he scored with was arguably tougher than the one he lifted over the bar shortly beforehand. Also provided an assist for Trossard’s strike before half time 

Kai Havertz: 7/10 - Could and should have got ahead of James Justin to prevent the Foxes defender from steering Facundo Buonanotte’s free-kick past David Raya moments after the restart for Leicester’s first goal. Netted the fourth in the dying moments to cap a remarkable victory 

Leandro Trossard: 8.5/10 - Grabbed his first goal of the season moments before the interval to put the home side into what many believed to be an unassailable lead. Hit the post with Hermansen well beaten after Leicester pulled a goal back. Forced Ndidi to put through his own net late on for the Gunners third goal that broke Leicester spirits 

Bukayo Saka: 7.5/10 - Always lively, always a threat, despite, as ever, plenty of robust challenges on the Arsenal attacker, who never rises to the bait reacts, despite some hefty knocks – testament to his temperament, which is one of the reasons the Hale End graduate is a world class attacker at the tender age of 23 years old

Substitutions

Raheem Sterling: 7/10 - On for Martinelli with 16 minutes remaining as the Gunners strove for a third

Ethan Nwaneri: 7/10 - Replaced Thomas Partey as the Gunners hunted three points

Gabriel Jesus: 7/10 - On for hero Trossard with moments remaining as the crowd acclaimed both players. Driving run was catalyst for Havertz's late goal after Foxes keeper spilled his shot 

Not sure the haters will be using the ‘Boring, Boring Arsenal’ line after such an exciting match here at the Emirates. Mind you they’ll probably just criticise the Gunners for being too attacking this week.. pic.twitter.com/sufSa3VRDU

— Layth (@laythy29) September 28, 2024