BREAKING NEWS: “If he hadn’t been so involved in the game, we would have beaten them and won.” It’s a real disappointment that Arteta can’t fully utilize such an amazing player.

Arsenal extended their unbeaten Premier League run with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium. Initially, Arsenal appeared to be in control, racing to a 2-0 lead. Gabriel Martinelli struck first, followed by Leandro Trossard, who doubled the advantage, showcasing his importance to Arsenal’s attacking efforts.

However, Leicester mounted an impressive fightback, equalizing the score at 2-2 and threatening to walk away with a point. Despite the setback, Arsenal showed resilience and determination.

In a dramatic twist, two late goals secured the win. Trossard seemed to have scored the third goal, but it was later deemed an own goal by a Leicester defender. The final blow came when Kai Havertz found the back of the net deep into stoppage time, ensuring Leicester could not salvage anything from the match.

Rio Ferdinand, speaking to BBC Sports, praised Trossard’s performance, calling him a fantastic acquisition for Arsenal. The Belgian winger joined the club from Brighton in 2023 for £27 million, and Ferdinand believes that Trossard has proven to be worth every penny.

According to Ferdinand, Trossard has consistently made an impact at crucial moments, making him an invaluable addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad. Ferdinand further remarked that Arsenal’s ability to capitalize on set-pieces and their belief in securing victories, even through “lucky” goals, exemplifies their current mentality.

The win was significant, as it brought Arsenal level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table, both teams having amassed 14 points. Chelsea closely trailed in third place with 13 points, while Liverpool had a chance to overtake all three teams with a win against Wolves later that day.

Pat Nevin, speaking on BBC Radio, also commended Arsenal’s performance, noting that they were vastly superior to Leicester and deserved the win “by a country mile.” Nevin praised Arsenal’s character and refusal to give up, even when it seemed like Leicester might snatch a draw.

Under Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal has emerged as one of the Premier League’s strongest teams, and their comeback against Leicester reaffirmed their status as title contenders. Although not the prettiest of wins, Arsenal gladly accepted the three points to keep their title challenge on track.