Leicester City 0-1 Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli goal keeps Gunners' title push on track

Gabriel Martinelli's goal a minute into the second half was enough to give Premier League leaders Arsenal victory at Leicester City. The Gunners appeared to have taken the lead midway through the first half when recent signing Leandro Trossard curled a fantastic effort inside the top corner, but VAR showed Ben White was holding Danny Ward's arm when he weakly punched away the initial corner.

Ad Arsenal dominated possession throughout the first half but did not create a great deal and Mikel Arteta's chastening words saw them come out in the second half with a purpose and shortly after the restart Trossard played a ball through for Martinelli who slid a ball just inside Ward's left-hand post. Premier League'A mark of respect' — Zinchenko named Arsenal captain for Leicester clashAN HOUR AGO The Gunners were a whisker away from going further in front just before the hour mark when Martinelli squared for Buyako Saka to tap home, but the Brazilian was just offside before he created the goal.

The win sees Arsenal stay in pole position ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table, while Leicester remain in 14th spot. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers More to follow.