Match report

Leicester Stun Arsenal 3-0 in Premier League Clash

Leicester
Leicester
3–0
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Apr 28, 2019

Leicester City stuns Arsenal with a commanding 3-0 victory in a crucial Premier League clash. Leicester capitalized on Arsenal's early disadvantage, which saw A. Maitland-Niles dismissed in the 36th minute, to secure their win. Goals from Y. Tielemans, J. Vardy, and a late strike from Vardy sealed the win for the Foxes.

Key Facts

  • • Leicester 3-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • • A. Maitland-Niles (Arsenal) received a red card in the 36th minute
  • • Y. Tielemans scored the opening goal for Leicester in the 59th minute
  • • J. Vardy scored two goals for Leicester in the 86th and 95th minutes
  • • Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) and S. Papastathopoulos (Arsenal) received yellow cards

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 15 H. Maguire (D)
  • 14 Ricardo Pereira (D)
  • 3 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 21 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 38 H. Choudhury (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 H. Barnes
  • 24 N. Mendy
  • 7 D. Gray
  • 4 C. Söyüncü
  • 8 K. Iheanacho
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 28 C. Fuchs

Arsenal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 19 B. Leno (G)
  • 5 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
  • 20 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 31 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 7 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 11 L. Torreira (M)
  • 14 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 9 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 L. Koscielny
  • 29 M. Guendouzi
  • 49 E. Nketiah
  • 1 P. Čech
  • 4 Mohamed Elneny
  • 59 J. Willock
  • 27 K. Mavropanos

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    8' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Maitland-Niles
  2. Leicester
    13' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Wilfred Ndidi
  3. Arsenal
    36' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Maitland-Niles
  4. Arsenal
    36' Arsenal Card · Red Card
    A. Maitland-Niles
  5. Arsenal
    46' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: L. Koscielny
  6. Leicester
    59' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Tielemans · Assist: J. Maddison
  7. Arsenal
    64' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    S. Papastathopoulos
  8. Leicester
    65' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    R. Pereira
  9. Leicester
    70' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    B. Chilwell
  10. Arsenal
    73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: M. Guendouzi
  11. Leicester
    79' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Choudhury · On: N. Mendy
  12. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: E. Nketiah
  13. Leicester
    86' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Albrighton · On: D. Gray
  14. Leicester
    86' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy
  15. Leicester
    90'+5 Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy · Assist: R. Pereira

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Arsenal
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 64%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 24 6
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 610 293
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 12 1
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 515 188
Shots Inside Box 15 5
Saves 1 9
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of A. Maitland-Niles in the 36th minute shifted the momentum in Leicester's favor, allowing them to control the game.
  • ▸ Y. Tielemans' goal in the 59th minute broke the deadlock and put Leicester ahead, setting the stage for a dominant second half.
  • ▸ J. Vardy's late brace in the 86th and 95th minutes sealed the victory for Leicester, ensuring a comprehensive 3-0 win over the struggling Arsenal.