Arsenal produced one of their best performances of the season as they came from behind to beat Leicester City 3-1.
Simon Collings was at the King Power to see how Arsenal’s players got on...
Arsenal ratings
Bernd Leno 6
Couldn’t really do much about the Leicester goal. Had a fairly quiet afternoon other than that. Made a few smart saves.
Cedric Soares 7
Handed a chance to play in his preferred position of right-back and played well. Linked up nicely with Pepe throughout.
David Luiz 8
A rock at the back. Fresh off playing 90 minutes in Greece on Thursday, the Brazilian shone and kept Jamie Vardy quiet.
Pablo Mari 7
Started slowly and was culpable of backing off Leicester attackers. The Spaniard improved, though, and finished the game well.
Kieran Tierney 8
As always, bombed forward and caused plenty of problems down the left flank. Looked a tad rusty against Manchester City last week, but was excellent today.
Mohamed Elneny 6
His usual busy self in midfield as he worked tirelessly to break up Leicester attacks. Like the whole Arsenal team started slowly, but got better.
Granit Xhaka 8
The Switzerland international was the glue that held the team together today. Didn’t put a foot wrong in the middle of the park.
Nicolas Pepe 9 | Star man
Arguably his best performance in an Arsenal shirt to date. Ran Luke Thomas ragged, so much so the Leicester left-back was subbed at half-time. Deserved his goal.
Emile Smith Rowe 5
Was just starting to grow into the game when he had to come off before half-time due to injury. Arsenal will hope it isn’t too serious.
Willian 8
It has been a torrid season for the Brazilian so far, but could this be the turning point? He was so much better and finished the game with two assists.
Alexandre Lacazette 8
Slotted his penalty calmly and had a decent game. Has had to wait patiently for his chance, but took it today with both hands.
Substitutions
Martin Odegaard (Smith Rowe 42’) 7
Thrown on just before half-time and came to life at the break. Played a pivotal role in creating Arsenal’s third goal. Such a classy player.
Thomas Partey (Elneny 66’) 6
Off the bench and another handy 25 minutes in the tank for the midfielder as he returns from injury.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Lacazette 83’) N/A
