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Gabriel Martinelli’s measured finish from Leandro Trossard’s nutmegged pass just 51 seconds into the second half was a rare flash of attacking quality. But Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will take another 14 performances like this if they all bring the same scoreline. “To do what the team has done today is very difficult,” said Arteta. “We dominated almost from start to finish and defensively we were incredible. “To restrict
Leicester to one shot on target at home was very good.”
The Londoners are setting the pace again after collecting six points from two tricky trips to the Midlands following last weekend’s win at Aston Villa.
Arteta added: “It has been really important to win these two games because it creates more belief with the players and around the club.
“We have got back to some basics and some details that were allowing games to get away from us. The fact that we haven’t conceded a goal today or given any chances away is important if you want to be consistently winning matches.”
When Trossard had a sensational first-half strike ruled out by VAR, the visitors could easily have started fretting about the injustice of it all.
Ben White was doing nothing more aggressive than holding hands with Danny Ward when the Leicester keeper flapped weakly at Bukayo Saka’s corner with his other fist.
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