Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
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Arsenal won: Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal in the Premier League (Round 25) on Sat, 15 Feb 2025 at King Power Stadium, Leicester, Leicestershire. Arsenal goals: Mikel Merino 81', Mikel Merino 87'. Expected goals: 0.22-1.38. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Ethan Nwaneri (8.9).
Match report
Arsenal beat Leicester City 2-0
Arsenal beat Leicester City 2-0 away from home at King Power Stadium on Saturday 15 February in the Premier League.
Mikel Merino put Arsenal ahead on 81' (0-1) and added another on 87' (0-2).
Leicester City had 40% of the ball, shots were 6-11 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.22-1.38. Arsenal were the better side on chances, too.
Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 31,968. Referee: Samuel Barrott.
Match stats
| Leicester City | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.22 | 1.38 |
| Total shots | 6 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 34 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 230 (72%) | 420 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 6 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 6 |
Lineups
Leicester City (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen, James Justin, Wout Faes, Memeh Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen, Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumaré, Bobby Reid, Bilal El Khannouss, Jordan Ayew, Jamie Vardy
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Ødegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling
Key events
- 43' · Substitution · Woyo Coulibaly for James Justin (Leicester City)
- 46' · Yellow card · Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City)
- 57' · Yellow card · Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
- 69' · Substitution · Mikel Merino for Raheem Sterling (Arsenal)
- 75' · Substitution · Stephy Mavididi for Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
- 76' · Substitution · Jorginho for Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
- 76' · Substitution · Riccardo Calafiori for Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
- 81' · Goal · Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- 85' · Substitution · Facundo Buonanotte for Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
- 85' · Substitution · Patson Daka for Bobby Reid (Leicester City)
- 86' · Yellow card · Jorginho (Arsenal)
- 87' · Goal · Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- 89' · Substitution · Kieran Tierney for Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 1994: Leicester City 5, draws 8, Arsenal 23.
Questions
Who won Leicester City vs Arsenal?
Arsenal won, 0-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 15 Feb 2025.
When and where is Leicester City vs Arsenal?
Sat, 15 Feb 2025, 12:30 UTC at King Power Stadium, Leicester, Leicestershire, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Leicester City and Arsenal?
In 36 league meetings since 1994: Leicester City 5 wins, 8 draws, Arsenal 23 wins (goals 37-76).