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Jamie Braidwood
Saturday 30 October 2021 14:34 EDT
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Goals by Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford were the inevitable difference between two dysfunctional teams who had both been in crisis, but with one spending an awful lot more than the other.

That is what has again spared Ole Gunnar Solskjaer immediate pressure, as he once more got a win just when all seemed lost. That will see all focus now go on Nuno Espirito Santo - and, judging by this crowd, Daniel Levy - after an utterly dismal 3-0 defeat.

That was what was really predictable.

It was not just that Solskjaer got the win he always tends to in such situations. It was that the predictability of Spurs’ tepid approach made it a certainty. United could willingly look on White Hart Lane and be glad they don’t have those problems.

While the travelling supporters offered their usual show of support to Solskjaer regardless of circumstances, that really wasn’t the case from the home fans.

The boos just got louder as the game went on, to the point they became deafening, and culminating in shouts that the manager didn’t know what he was doing and that Daniel Levy should follow him out of the club.

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

68 mins: Dangerous from Arsenal! From the free kick, Aubameyang volleys a fierce ball across goal before the striker forces Schmeichel into a crucial stop with his feet from the resulting corner.

Saka then curls over after cutting inside.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 14:01

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

67 mins: Vardy goes close! Tielemans picks up the ball in considerable space and finds Vardy as he makes his run behind Gabriel and in front of White. It flashes off Vardy’s head and goes wide of goal.

At the other end, Evans wrestles Aubameyang to the ground and is booked after the Arsenal captain was able to spin the defender. Aubameyang might have been through on goal there but the VAR is unmoved.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:58

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

65 mins: Still, Ramsdale’s performance is covering the fact that Arsenal have lost control of this match. They don’t look so comfortable now following Leicester’s change of formation, and the introduction of Barnes and Lookman.

Barnes cuts inside and hits a shot on target from range but that’s comfortable for the Arsenal goalkeeper.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:55

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

64 mins: Not only is Ramsdale holding Leicester at bay, but he’s also giving some back to the home fans after they boo his goalkicks!

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:54

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

62 mins: Ramsdale saves again! The ball breaks to Barnes, who drives into the box at an angle. Ramsdale flies out and meets Barnes at his feet, spreading himself wide again to block the chip. He’s absolutely loving it out there.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:52

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

59 mins: It’s relentless Leicester pressure now! Tielemans runs down the right before his cross is blocked by Tomiyasu, as Gabriel then gets his head to another corner to clear for Arsenal.

But the ball comes straight back towards Arsenal’s goal as Maddison flight a cross looking for Evans. Ramsdale collects under considerable pressure.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:51

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

58 mins: Another Ramsdale save! Leicester fly forward as Vardy back heels the ball into Lookman’s path. From a tight angle, the winger fires a shot across goal but it’s blocked by Ramsdale, who got into position quickly and spread himself to make the stop.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:49

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

57 mins: Lacazette makes way as Odegaard comes in. It’s been another good display from the Frenchman, who is proving there is life yet to his Arsenal career.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:48

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

56 mins: And it’s all Leicester now. They’re in full flow and Arsenal are set to bring on Martin Odegaard to take back some control in the midfield.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:46

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

55 mins: Another good move from Leicester. Tielemans threads a nice ball through to Thomas, who runs into the space created by Barnes staying wide. The full back pokes a low shot across goal but it’s wide of the post.

Jamie Braidwood30 October 2021 13:45

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