BREAKING NEWS: live from Emirates, ‘Is either they sell Him or they sack me’, I can’t continue working with Him anymore – Arteta have ordered the board to put £60m Arsenal player on sale who was at fault for Two Leicester goals yesterday.
In a dramatic 4-2 win over Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal made a statement, despite some shaky moments. The Gunners were in complete control for most of the match, dominating the early stages with Leicester barely getting a touch. Arsenal took the lead when Gabriel Martinelli finished a cutback from Jurrien Timber. Their dominance seemed set to continue as both Kai Havertz and Declan Rice came close to adding more goals. Just before halftime, Leandro Trossard doubled the lead with a simple tap-in.
It seemed Arsenal were cruising, but Leicester struck back just after the break when Wilfred Ndidi headed in from a free-kick. Arsenal responded with an effort that hit the post from Trossard, only for Leicester to equalize with a stunning volley from James Justin. As the match entered its final moments, Arsenal appeared poised to drop points again, but Trossard was in the right place at the right time to slot in a corner from Bukayo Saka. The drama didn’t end there, as Havertz, who had been under pressure, saw a clearance from Justin deflect off him for an own goal, securing the win despite the German’s offside position.
In terms of individual performances, David Raya was largely a spectator, only picking the ball out of the net twice, while Jurrien Timber was involved in both attack and defense but made a key mistake leading to Leicester’s equalizer. William Saliba had a solid first half but faltered after the break, and Gabriel couldn’t do much to prevent Leicester’s goals. Riccardo Calafiori looked promising going forward but was defensively vulnerable. Thomas Partey was dominant in the first half but faded as the match went on, particularly in failing to block the cross that led to Leicester’s equalizer.
Leandro Trossard’s performance was noteworthy, as he scored a crucial goal and benefited from a little luck with his winner. Declan Rice continued to impress with his ball-winning ability and consistent set-piece delivery. Bukayo Saka was a constant threat down the right, creating numerous chances, and became the first player to assist in the opening six Premier League games of a season. Kai Havertz’s performance was mixed, as he deflected a header into his own net but worked hard, eventually scoring a fortunate goal. Gabriel Martinelli’s return to form was clear, with a goal and an assist that will surely boost his confidence.
Off the bench, Raheem Sterling added energy to Arsenal’s attack with a strong run down the left. Youngster Ethan Nwaneri was given a rare opportunity and nearly made an immediate impact with a long-range shot. Gabriel Jesus made a brief cameo in stoppage time but had little time to influence the game.
However, the focus shifted to a more significant issue as Mikel Arteta reportedly demanded that the board sell one of the £60m players, who was blamed for two of Leicester’s goals. Arteta reportedly told the club that he could not continue working with the player and either they sell him or he would be forced to leave.
