Arsenal earn dramatic late win to subdue battling Leicester

Arsenal scored two stoppage-time goals to claim a remarkable 4-2 win over Leicester at the Emirates.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola warned Mikel Arteta's men to prepare for a war as the rivalry between champions and contenders cranked up another notch prior to Saturday’s Premier League fixture.

And, after seeing Newcastle battle to a draw against City at St James’ Park, the Gunners knew a victory here would draw them level with the side they are attempting to dethrone.

Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard appeared to have sent them on their way. But James Justin’s deflected header and brilliant volley after the interval – supported by an inspired Mads Hermansen in goal – left the hosts rocking.

However, Trossard’s volley from a corner cannoned in off Wilfred Ndidi to win it for Arsenal in the fourth minute of added time before Kai Havertz struck a fourth as Arsenal joined City on 14 points after six matches.

For the first half, Arsenal looked at ease.

Bukayo Saka, handed the armband in Martin Odegaard’s continued absence, pulled the strings for the hosts. It was his effort after 15 minutes which marked the first real test of the game.

Moments later, Saka was involved again, this time playing in Martinelli. The Brazilian had not scored since 4 March – a run of 19 matches – and his first touch was not good enough. It meant his shot was rushed and the ball went flying over.

However, Martinelli made amends four minutes later. The ball broke to Saka, who played in Jurrien Timber. The Dutch defender’s pull-back was behind Martinelli, but, on the turn, he managed to nestle his shot into the bottom corner.

Jamie Vardy, who, perhaps rightly, felt he had been fouled by William Saliba in the build-up, and Leicester manager Steve