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Andy Ha

Arsenal fans noticed what Alexandre Lacazette did before Bukayo Saka assisted Aubameyang's goal

Arsenal's four-match winning streak was ended as the Gunners drew 1-1 with Leicester at the Emirates.

A late Jamie Vardy equaliser handed the Foxes a crucial point to keep their top four hopes alive, after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had opened the scoring in the first half.

But the game swung the visitors' way with 15 minutes left after substitute Eddie Nketiah was shown a straight red card after VAR deemed his challenge on James Justin as serious foul play.

Brendan Rodgers' side piled on the pressure and they finally broke Arsenal's resistance as Vardy slid home Demarai Gray's cross in the 84th minute.

After Chelsea's win over Crystal Palace earlier in the evening, Leicester drop to fourth after the point in north London whilst Arsenal remain seventh.

The game had started well for the Gunners, who harboured outside hopes of sneaking into the Champions League places.

Kasper Schmeichel kept Arsenal at bay with several fine saves after Aubameyang tapped in Bukayo Saka's cross for his 20th Premier League goal of the season.

After the game, some Gunners fans spotted something they enjoyed watching in the build-up to the goal.

As cited by a Reddit user, Alexandre Lacazette - who was recalled to the starting line-up in place of Nketiah - can be seen outside the box as Saka crossed the ball in for Aubameyang.

But before Aubameyang applies the simple finish, the Frenchman has already raised his arms in celebration.

Lacazette celebrates just before Aubameyang taps in the opener (Arsenal)

The fan wrote: "Laca celebrating before the goal is scored was my favorite moment of the game."

Speaking to the media after the match, Arteta bemoaned his side's inability to finish the game in the first half.

"We lost two points. I think we deserved to win the game," he said. "But when you have the chances you have to kill them. Three or four-nil and the game is over. We had to play a long time with 10 men.

"I was agitated for a previous incident that was a red card [in the first half]. The referee has made a decision and we have to learn from that, as well it is our fault because it is the fourth time since I have been here we have played with 10 men and we have to reflect on that."

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