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Arsenal secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Leicester City in their latest Premier League fixture, demonstrating resilience despite an ongoing injury crisis. The match, played at King Power Stadium on February 15, 2025, saw the Gunners struggle in the first half but eventually break through in the closing minutes.
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According to The Guardian, Arsenal faced difficulties in the first 80 minutes, with Leicester maintaining a compact defensive shape. The absence of key players, including top scorer Kai Havertz, forced manager Mikel Arteta to field a young and makeshift attacking trio featuring 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. Despite some missed opportunities, particularly from Leandro Trossard, Arsenal remained patient and capitalized on their chances late in the game.
As reported by The Sun, the breakthrough came in the 81st minute when substitute Mikel Merino connected with a well-placed cross from Nwaneri, heading the ball past Leicester’s goalkeeper. Merino then doubled Arsenal’s lead in the 87th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack orchestrated by Martin Ødegaard and Trossard.
This victory keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race and highlights their depth, as young talents like Nwaneri stepped up in crucial moments. Despite their challenges, the team’s adaptability and tactical adjustments by Arteta proved decisive in securing all three points.