BREAKING NEWS: “We could have won the game but he was all over the field… it’s unfortunate Arteta doesn’t know how to use such fantastic player”: Leicester coach says his team has never face a player like £58m Arsenal player in his entire career, praises the superstar.
Arsenal extended their unbeaten Premier League run with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners seemed to be cruising towards a comfortable win, leading 2-0 at one point. However, Leicester made a stunning comeback, leveling the score at 2-2, which threatened to steal an unlikely point for the Foxes. Yet, two late goals in stoppage time sealed the win for Arsenal. Leandro Trossard appeared to have scored the third goal, but it was officially credited as an own goal, while Kai Havertz found the net in the ninth minute of stoppage time to ensure victory.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal, and Trossard added a second to give the Gunners a commanding lead. Despite Leicester’s resurgence, Arsenal maintained their focus, ultimately securing all three points in a game that displayed both their resilience and determination.
Leicester’s coach praised Arsenal’s £58m player, who had a standout performance. He mentioned that his team had never faced a player like the Arsenal superstar in his entire career. According to the Leicester coach, Trossard’s presence and versatility on the field were key to Arsenal’s success. He expressed disappointment that Mikel Arteta didn’t fully harness Trossard’s potential, suggesting that the game could have ended differently had Arteta utilized such a fantastic player more effectively.
Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United defender, also shared his admiration for Trossard. Speaking on BBC Sport, Ferdinand praised the £27 million signing from Brighton, calling him “worth every penny.” He was particularly impressed by the way Trossard had integrated into the team, offering valuable contributions in crucial moments. Ferdinand highlighted Trossard’s impact in the game, especially as Arsenal displayed a great deal of character to secure the win.
Arsenal’s victory kept them level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table with 14 points, while Chelsea followed in third with 13. Liverpool, who had the chance to move into first place with a win against Wolves, were also keeping up the pressure. Pat Nevin, also commenting on BBC Radio, stated that Arsenal deserved their win by a wide margin, showcasing real character and determination. He highlighted the Gunners’ growth under Arteta, noting their ability to create numerous chances and apply consistent pressure, particularly with set pieces, which ultimately led to the winning goals.
Under Arteta, Arsenal has established themselves as one of the top contenders for the league title. They finished second in the previous two seasons and appear to be in strong form this campaign. Though the win over Leicester wasn’t a flawless performance, with moments of defensive vulnerability, Arsenal’s persistence and belief saw them through. The team’s ability to keep pushing, even in the face of Leicester’s equalizer, speaks to the mentality Arteta has instilled. Despite not playing their best football, Arsenal were able to grind out the three points, a testament to their growing strength and confidence as a team.