Arsenal delivered a dominant performance against Leicester City, but this match served as a clear reminder that there are no easy games in the Premier League, regardless of the opponent.
Going into Saturday’s match, many Arsenal fans likely anticipated a straightforward win over Leicester City, a newly promoted side.
It seemed reasonable to expect the Gunners to secure a comfortable victory, and by halftime, it looked like that would be the case.
With goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, Arsenal went into the break leading 2-0 and appeared to be in complete control.
Martinelli’s goal was especially important after he had missed a clear chance just moments earlier.
He redeemed himself by calmly finishing from a well-timed assist by Jurrien Timber.
The Brazilian winger then turned playmaker, setting up Trossard for Arsenal’s second goal just before the halftime whistle.
Trossard’s goal was a reward for the pressure Arsenal had exerted on Leicester throughout the first half.
At halftime, it seemed as though the match was effectively over.
Even Leicester City’s own supporters likely thought their team had little chance of a comeback.
However, the Foxes had different plans. Just a minute into the second half, Leicester was gifted an opportunity when William Saliba fouled Jamie Vardy deep in Arsenal’s half, resulting in a yellow card for the defender.
What followed was unfortunate for Arsenal, as a free-kick led to James Justin’s header being deflected by Kai Havertz into the net, cutting Arsenal’s lead to 2-1.
Despite Leicester’s goal, Arsenal remained the stronger side and were still expected to close out the game.
However, the unpredictable nature of the Premier League struck once again.
A short while later, James Justin delivered a stunning second goal, leveling the score at 2-2.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya had little chance of stopping the shot, which was simply brilliant.
Trossard, who had shone in attack, could have done more to help defensively, but the quality of Justin’s strike was undeniable.
What had seemed like a routine win for Arsenal turned into a tense contest.
Arsenal found themselves in a battle as Leicester grew in confidence.
It wasn’t until stoppage time that Trossard once again played a key role, albeit with some luck on his side.
His attempted pass deflected off Wilfred Ndidi, resulting in an own goal that restored Arsenal’s lead in the 93rd minute.
Moments later, Kai Havertz added a fourth goal on the counterattack, securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory for Arsenal.
While the Gunners dominated Leicester throughout the match—evidenced by 36 total shots, 16 on target, and 17 corners to Leicester’s zero—the game wasn’t decided until the very end.
Arsenal’s relentless pressing and ball recovery kept them in control, but Leicester’s ability to fight back underscored that nothing can be taken for granted in the Premier League.
This match was a stark reminder that no opponent can be underestimated in the Premier League, no matter their position in the table.
It also highlights the importance of securing every point, especially for a team like Arsenal with title aspirations.
Last season, Arsenal’s title challenge was derailed by unexpected losses to teams like West Ham and Fulham, and a similar result against Leicester could have had damaging effects on this season’s ambitions.
In the end, Arsenal can take plenty of positives from the game—their dominance, their resilience, and their ability to find a way to win.
However, the key takeaway remains that three points are never guaranteed in this league. Every match is a battle, and no team can afford to take any opponent lightly.
