Arsenal player ratings vs Leicester: Leandro Trossard comes up clutch again as Gabriel Martinelli dazzles

Arsenal went level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City by beating Leicester in another thriller.

The Gunners had looked on course to be held to a draw after James Justin’s brace cancelled out Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard’s first-half goals.

Arsenal, however, struck twice in added time to secure a vital three points as Trossard and Kai Havertz came to their rescue.

Simon Collings was at Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal in action...

David Raya 6

Passed a late fitness test to start. Had literally nothing to do in the first half, then beaten by a deflection and stunning volley.

Jurrien Timber 8

Impressed at left-back in recent weeks and now excelling on the other flank. Looked so good going forward and set up the opening goal.

William Saliba 6

Cruised the first half and gave Jamie Vardy nothing. Then booked for a foul on him early in the second half, with Leicester scoring from the free-kick.

Gabriel 6

Would have scored for the third Premier League game in a row had it not been for Mads Hermansen’s save. Such a threat from set-pieces.

Riccardo Calafiori 7

Started for the third game in a row. Had some bright moments, especially going forward. Looks a classy player.

Kai Havertz 7

Drifted deep into midfield a lot to help the side cope without Martin Odegaard. Got the goal his work rate deserved late on.

Thomas Partey 6

Looked good in the first half as Arsenal bossed the game, but faded a bit after the break.

Declan Rice 6

Not playing as advanced as he was last season, perhaps due to the absence of Odegaard. The odd bright moment, but not quite at it.

Bukayo Saka 7

Linked up well with Timber down the right and was a threat. Set-pieces were, once again, excellent and grabbed an assist for Trossard’s second.

Leandro Trossard 8 | Star player

Arsenal’s hero. Scored their second goal and grabbed the vital third one, too. Such a clutch player for the Gunners.

Gabriel Martinelli 8

The winger’s best game in a long time. Scored his first goal for Arsenal since March and set up Trossard for the second.

Substitutions

Raheem Sterling (Martinelli 74’) N/A

Ethan Nwaneri (Partey 85’) N/A

Gabriel Jesus (Trossard 97’) N/A

Subs not used: Neto, Lewis-Skelly, Nichols, Kiwior, Kacurri, Jorginho