Arsenal 2-0 Leicester City: Mikel Arteta’s side back into fourth spot in Premier League with convincing win

Arsenal continued their fine run of form and reclaimed fourth spot with a convincing 2-0 victory over Leicester at the Emirates in the Premier League on Sunday. Goals from Thomas Partey and Alexandre Lacazette were enough to ensure the Gunners leapfrogged Manchester United into the top four, putting them back in control of the race for Champions League football next season. Ad/> Arsenal took the lead on 11 minutes when Partey headed home from Gabriel Martinelli’s corner.

Leicester almost grabbed an equaliser but for Aaron Ramsdale whose wonderful acrobatic save denied Harvey Barnes, whose header was destined for the top corner. UEFA Europa Conference LeagueAlbrighton and Iheanacho goals put Leicester in control of European tie with Stade Rennais10/03/2022 AT 19:17 The Gunners doubled their lead just before the hour mark. Caglar Soyuncu was penalised for handball in the box and Alexandre Lacazette converted expertly from 12 yards, picking out the top corner and leaving Schmeichel helpless.

Arteta’s men face a quick turnaround with Liverpool the visitors to the Emirates in the Premier League on Wednesday night. As for Leicester, they travel to Rennes for the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League tie on Thursday evening, where the Foxes will take a 2-0 aggregate lead. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers TALKING POINT Is fourth place Arsenal’s to lose? There may only be a single point separating the Gunners from Manchester United in fifth however, Arteta’s side have three games in hand on their closest challengers and they must make them count.