Arsenal’s European hopes took a hit as the ten men Gunners were held by Leicester. The players make their way out onto the field in the now customary socially distanced manner. 14th min: Following a VAR review, the penalty is chalked off and a free kick is awarded as the first contact on Pepe came from Wilfred Ndidi, with the challenge taking place outside the penalty box. Progress this season really would have looked bleak. At the King Power Stadium, Leicester City have the chance to leapfrog Manchester United and return to second place in the table if they get the better of mid-table Arsenal. Leicester City have won four of their last six Premier League matches against Arsenal (D1 L1), one more than in their previous 36 top-flight league matches against the Gunners (D10 L23). 'We will do our best with what is available until the end of the season. Former England international Vardy has five goals in his last four games against the Gunners and 11 in 13 overall but has struggled since the start of the year. They stretched the lead soon after half-time as Leicester's day turned bleaker. 81st min: Thomas Partey lines one up outside the penalty box before firing towards goal, but the midfielder's effort is blocked behind for a corner, which Leicester clear. Meanwhile at Selhurst Park, a London derby between Crystal Palace and Fulham. Scott Parker has paid tribute to Ruben Loftus-Cheek's desire and attitude in rebuilding his career at relegation-threatened Fulham. Scorers: Luiz 39, Lacazette (pen) 45+1, Pepe 52   Booked: Tierney   Manager: Mikel Arteta 8, 'Harvey Barnes will have an operation,' said Rodgers. If they are to maintain their top-four spot and avoid a repeat of last season's near-miss, Leicester need Vardy to improve quickly his current record of one goal in 12 matches. Leicester City have won six of their seven Premier League games immediately following a European fixture this season (L1), while Arsenal have lost six of their seven such games (W1). A reminder for you of Saturday's results and the fixtures to come... West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion, Newcastle United 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers. Can you name Man United's 2009 title-winning squad? Oh goodness me, how easy was that for Leicester? Brought to you by @eToro . Leicester made a positive start to the second period, but Mikel Arteta's side found a third in the 52nd minute courtesy of a close-range finish from Nicolas Pepe. Thomas Partey comes on for Mohamed Elneny in midfield. 'They need to have leadership and be accountable. Arsenal have made a strong response to that shambolic opening goal for Leicester. Crystal Palace have won each of their last three Premier League games against Fulham; only versus Burnley (January 2018 to November 2019), Leicester (December 2017 to February 2019) and Stoke (March 2015 to September 2016) have they ever won four consecutive meetings in the competition. A first-half of few chances at Selhurst Park in all honesty with Fulham perhaps shading things. Arsenal had lost three of their previous four league games and they looked to be facing another uphill struggle when Leicester moved ahead in the sixth minute. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/what-alex-iwobi-arsenal-vs-13463492 'They are the ones that have to drive us forward and then we can have something with the young talented players – but it can't be the opposite way around,' he said. Andros Townsend causing trouble for the Fulham defence and he crosses invitingly. Fulham make two changes to the side which secured a vital victory over Sheffield United last weekend. Eurovision 2021: Listen to all of this year's entries! The comments below have not been moderated. The Brazilian did well to poke the ball past Schmeichel and a defender back into the middle and Pepe continued his run to tap home. 13th min: Arsenal enjoy a period of pressure as Bukayo Saka attempts to pick out Lacazette at the back post, but under pressure from Matt Doherty, the Arsenal man cannot get close enough to it. Tim asuhan Jurgen Klopp tersebut mengalahkan tuan rumah dengan skor 3-0. On a day one of the league's most exciting players, Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, was carried off on a stretcher with a knee injury that will require surgery and a minimum six-week absence, Arsenal were able to rest Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and still record a hugely impressive victory – less than 72 hours after knocking Benfica out of the Europa League in Athens. Leicester v Arsenal, 2018/19 | Premier League The 32-year-old's excellent delivery allowed Luiz to score Arsenal's first, while he also played a key role in his team's third of the afternoon, putting the ball on a plate for Pepe to tap home. The only team to beat the Foxes twice at the King Power in a season is Chelsea, who did so in both 2016-17 and 2017-18. Fulham putting some pressure on now and Joachim Andersen gets up highest to meet a free-kick from Ademola Lookman, sending it over the crossbar. Really bad, I don't even want to look at it. Caglar Soyuncu with a commanding header to deliver a ball swung into the box. 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Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Barnes, who has 13 goals this season, sustained what looked like a serious injury as he stretched for Tielemans' through-ball – yet another blow for Rodgers who is already without Maddison, James Justin, Wesley Fofana, Dennis Praet and Ayoze Perez. We are off and running again in London and we won't be too far behind in Leicester. Andersen inadvertently touches the ball back to his own keeper Areola and there are some missed heartbeats for Fulham - but they survive. There is a debate as to whether the contact was actually from Wilfried Ndidi just outside the penalty box. The Gunners turned things around in the final stages of the first half, though, as David Luiz levelled with a clever header before Alexandre Lacazette made it 2-1 from the penalty spot. The Gunners seem to have won plenty of free-kicks on their right but the deliveries haven't quite been on the money as yet. We want some consistency with results in the Premier League, it is a competition we need to do much better in and improve our position. Brendan Rodgers may have to take the youngster off as Arsenal are targeting him. Which players featured in Wenger's final Arsenal team? Scroll down to re-live how the action unfolded with ADAM SHERGOLD. Barnes' Leicester team-mate Jonny Evans – who will have a scan on calf problem – and Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe were also taken off due to injury and Leicester's squad looks worryingly threadbare, with James Maddison one of many key men absent. How 2019 is that? Arsenal: Leno, Cedric, Luiz, Pablo Mari, Tierney, Elneny, Xhaka, Pepe, Smith-Rowe, Willian, Lacazette. Youri Tielemans just kept going! Assisted by Jamie Vardy. 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Pepe found Martin Odegaard – who had replaced Smith Rowe just before half-time – and when the Norwegian slipped the ball to his left, Willian reached it just before Schmeichel and guided across goal for Pepe to tap in. -, Man United injury, suspension list vs. Roma, Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups, PSG vs. Man City - prediction, team news, lineups, West Ham to appeal Fabian Balbuena red card in Chelsea loss. On each of the four previous occasions the Gunners have lost back-to-back away games under the Spaniard, they've won their next such match. Indeed, it's more than double the amount they shipped from outside the box last term (4), with only four sides conceding fewer such goals in 2019-20. 8th min: The home side almost double their lead as Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno takes too long to clear, allowing Jamie Vardy to make the block, but the German manages to collect at the second time of asking. Thomas did make one vital contribution in the 26th minute when he threw himself in front of Pepe's strike, and moments later Willian shot just wide from 20 yards following a clever move involving Smith Rowe, Pepe and Kieran Tierney. Dreadful, dreadful defending by Arsenal. Evans had been one of Leicester's few decent performers but he, too, succumbed to injury with 20 minutes remaining. And now they have a great chance! Watch: Marvel releases trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We will be able to confirm the team line-ups for the two lunchtime kick-offs in a few minutes' time so please stay tuned. "Chelsea party boy" James Price confirmed for Love Island? An entertaining first half at the King Power and a very creditable comeback by Arsenal in the five minutes before half-time. Rather more overcast and chilly in London today. A bit of bone has come away from his knee, [so it's] cartilage related. Fulham and Josh Maja think they have taken the lead with a point blank header from Ivan Cavaleiro's cross but somehow the Palace keeper is equal to it. 96th min: Huge chance for Leicester to score a second in the final exchanges of the contest, but Iheanacho fires his effort over the crossbar from close range. Suddenly, a tie which they were firmly in control of up until the final minutes of the first-half had blown up in their face. Assisted by Edinson Cavani. Xhaka is left for dead by the speed. 2 - David Luiz & Willian are just the second @Arsenal duo to combine for a Premier League goal for the Gunners and another Premier League club (Chelsea), after John Hartson & Ian Wright (West Ham). Still scoreless at Selhurst Park but Fulham have really stepped up their pressure at the beginning of the second half. 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Arsenal have lost consecutive away league games five times under Mikel Arteta (including a current run), last losing three in a row in February 2019. Arsenal were the team searching for the game's fifth goal in the latter stages, but it finished 3-1 to the Gunners, who will still believe that they can make a late push for the Champions League positions. Premier League to scrap TV rights auction? Only against Wimbledon have Crystal Palace ever won four or more consecutive top-flight London derby meetings, beating them five times in a row from September 1989 to August 1991 under Steve Coppell. Liverpool considering Samuel Umtiti move? Luiz's header to level the scores at the King Power Stadium was absolutely terrific; the Brazilian's defensive work continues to be called into question, but it was an expert header from the experienced centre-back, who managed to work the space before steering the ball away from Schmeichel into the Leicester goal. Substitutes not used: Ward, Choudhury, Mendy, Fuchs, Daley-Campbell, Tavares. Arsenal's Rob Holding cleared to face Leicester? Spare a thought for Mikel Arteta, who watching on from the sidelines must have been dreading the inevitable onslaught that would have followed last-32 elimination in the Europa League. Crystal Palace won their last Premier League match against Brighton 2-1 - the Eagles had just three shots in the match while facing 25 in return, managed just two touches in the opposition box and had just 25.5% possession. 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Youri Tielemans' early strike put the Gunners on the back foot but they responded superbly and were in front at the break through David Luiz's header and Alexandre Lacazette's penalty. Yet once behind, the visitors came to life. Arsenal vs Leicester result: Player ratings as late Jamie Vardy equaliser frustrates Gunners. Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: PSG vs. Man City - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Central Coast vs. Brisbane Roar - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Olimpia vs. Christian Benteke is handed a start for Crystal Palace at home to Fulham after he struck a dramatic late winner at Brighton on Monday. It appears Mikel Arteta has left most of his attacking options on the bench and will be taking a cautious approach. It would be fair to say that Willian has found it difficult to make his mark for Arsenal since arriving from Chelsea last summer, but the Brazilian was key to his side picking up all three points on Sunday afternoon. Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira to be part of Arsenal takeover bid? Fulham, who remain three points behind Newcastle either side of the relegation line, will be the most disappointed as they created the better chances. Cengiz Under is the man who comes on to replace him. 'I want to rotate and give chances to players for the way they train. Southampton players to be paid bonuses in Bitcoin? 13th min: Arsenal are awarded a penalty at the King Power Stadium as Tielemans brings Pepe to the ground with a loose challenge. By Matt Law, Football Editor | 1mo Arsenal came from behind to record a 3-1 win over Leicester City in Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium. Leicester City 2, Arsenal 0. is a stylish city car with big performance. 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Ruben Loftus-Cheek has just tested Vicente Guaita with a shot from the edge of the box and Joachim Andersen sent a free-kick not too far wide. Fulham shading it in terms of possession and intent so far. Emile Smith Rowe went down and he will have to be taken off. Things have suddenly become very interesting at the bottom. He picks out Cedric Soares, of all people, in the area but he can't sort his feet out in time to shoot. While upbeat about Tomkins' return before the end of the season, Hodgson refused to put a timescale on a comeback as he insisted his only focus presently is the 31-year-old recovering his full eyesight. 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Play was originally allowed to continue after Pepe's cross had hit Ndidi on the arm, yet referee Paul Tierney gave a penalty after a quick check of the pitchside monitor. They have never gone seven such matches unbeaten in the competition. Okay, almost ready for kick-off in both of our lunchtime matches in the East Midlands and south London. Two Coronation Street stars earn new deals? Fulham have won two of their last three Premier League games (D1), as many as they had in their previous 24 in the competition (D9 L13). MX23RW : Monday, April 26 12:31:47| >> :60:420:420: ID:437197:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:12835: Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox. Tielemans has gone from hero to villain as he trips Nicolas Pepe just inside the box. The football never seems to pause at the moment and that's certainly the case on another busy Premier League Sunday featuring no fewer than five games. 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We are in to three additional minutes at Selhurst Park. Very close to Arsenal's fourth goal. We had to freshen up and the reality is there are other players who are fighting for chances and they deserve a chance to play. Schmeichel sent the wrong way. Read about Leicester v Arsenal in the Premier League 2018/19 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League. Of course, VAR will be checking it. Nigel Benn's son Harley signs up for Love Island? As we pass the hour mark, Arsenal looking very comfortable. Leicester have been very disappointing since scoring that early opening goal. Harvey Barnes, Ricardo Pereira and Timothy Castagne return for Leicester. Fulham still looking the more likely to break the deadlock at Palace as Josh Maja fires a shot inches wide of the left-hand post. Threatening in the early seconds, nearly scored an incredible dinked finish. Lacazette sent Schmeichel the wrong way from the spot. 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Goals, man of the match and detailed analysis: Leicester City vs. Arsenal FC that took place on the 25.10.2020 at Emirates It started with Xhaka hustling back possession in midfield and finding Pepe. When Benfica's Rafa Silva capitalised on Dani Ceballos' second significant mistake of the evening to round Bernd Leno and score, Arsenal's season was hanging by a thread.