Emirates Stadium – Arsenal clinched a dramatic 4-2 victory over Leicester City in a thrilling Premier League encounter that saw Wilfred Ndidi score a late own goal, marking the 16th own goal to decide a match in the league's history. This unfortunate turn of events highlighted Arsenal's knack for benefiting from such late-game blunders, with the Gunners now the recipients of five own goals that have sealed victories for them.
With this win, Arsenal extends their impressive record, remaining unbeaten in their last 40 home matches against promoted sides (W35 D5), and they have won their last 11 games against such teams consecutively. The team's relentless attacking style was evident as they unleashed a staggering 36 shots during the match, equaling their highest tally in a single Premier League game since 2003-04, a record they last matched against Sunderland in May 2017.
The match erupted into late drama as Arsenal's Kai Havertz scored the fourth goal after a chaotic sequence that began with a parry from Leicester's goalkeeper, Hermansen. Arsenal's late surge included a crucial own goal by Ndidi in the 90+4 minute, which initially put Leicester back in contention at 3-2 before Havertz’s late strike sealed the game.
Arsenal kicked off the match on the front foot, with Gabriel Martinelli opening the scoring in the 20th minute, tapping home from a precise cutback by Jurrien Timber. Despite an initial response from Leicester's James Justin, who scored to equalize at 2-2, Arsenal's offensive pressure proved too much. Trossard's clever finish just before halftime pushed Arsenal ahead again, and the team showcased resilience against a Leicester side that has yet to find a win this season.
Leicester manager Steve Cooper’s team has now drawn three and lost two of their opening five matches, with their last victory over Arsenal coming in October 2020. Meanwhile, Arsenal's head coach, Mikel Arteta, celebrated the outcome as a reflection of his side's growth and determination.