Arsenal Clinches Vital Win Over Leicester with Merino's Late Double

2025-03-02

Arsenal secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Leicester City in a tightly contested Premier League clash, thanks to a late brace from substitute Mikel Merino. The match, played at the King Power Stadium, saw Arsenal dominate possession but struggle to break down a resilient Leicester defence until the final 10 minutes.

Merino, introduced in the 69th minute, made an immediate impact. The Spaniard broke the deadlock in the 81st minute with a well-timed header from Ethan Nwaneri’s cross. He then sealed the win six minutes later, tapping in Leandro Trossard’s delivery at the far post. Nwaneri, a standout performer, had earlier come close to scoring himself, hitting the crossbar and the post with two powerful efforts.

Leicester, despite being largely on the back foot, had their moments. Wilfred Ndidi forced a save from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya in the first half, while Myles Lewis-Skelly made a crucial goal-line clearance to keep the scores level. However, the Foxes failed to capitalise on their limited opportunities, leaving them empty-handed.

The result keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race, moving them within four points of the league leaders. For Leicester, the defeat highlights their ongoing struggles to convert chances into goals, leaving them in a precarious position in the league table. Arsenal’s late surge showcased their depth and resilience, with Merino emerging as an unlikely hero in their pursuit of silverware.

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