It was a nervy affair at the King Power Stadium as Arsenal struggled to break down a resilient Leicester side for most of the match. Despite dominating possession, Arsenal lacked the cutting edge in attack, with their injury-hit lineup failing to create meaningful chances in the opening stages. Leicester’s defense held firm, frustrating the Gunners and keeping them at bay, while Wilfred Ndidi had the best chances for the Foxes, coming close on two occasions but failing to convert. Both teams played with intensity, but the lack of goals throughout the majority of the game suggested that the lack of options upfront for Arsenal could ultimately cost them. However, with just over ten minutes to go, it was Ethan Nwaneri who took matters into his own hands, delivering a superb performance that made all the difference. The 17-year-old forward hit the post with a shot earlier in the half but showed incredible composure in the final stages of the game. He was instrumental in the buildup to Arsenal's first goal, breaking the deadlock by providing the assist for Mikel Merino. Merino, who had come on as an emergency striker, latched onto Nwaneri’s cross and finished coolly to give Arsenal the crucial lead they had been desperately searching for.