After Manchester City dropped points away at Newcastle, it was over to Arsenal to take advantage. It looked like they were on course to do just that at home to Leicester City, a side who had failed to win a single game in the Premier League this season. But then up stepped James Justin for the Foxes, pulling one back after 47 minutes. Then, minutes later, he silenced the crowd at the Emirates with a stunning strike on the volley as he stood unmarked in the penalty area just after the hour mark. His one-time hit curled out to the left and beat a diving David Raya for 2-2. Mikel Arteta’s side cruised through the first half against the Foxes, dominating the ball and pushing the visitors all the way back into their box. The Gunners opened the scoring thanks to a smart finish from Gabriel Martinelli before Leandro Trossard then doubled the lead. But the visitors pulled one back just after the break with a header from Justin that caught David Raya off guard, wrong-footing the Spanish goalkeeper. The 26-year-old then scored an unbelievable volley to complete his brace, catching the ball perfectly as it arrowed in off of the post. However, Arsenal's relentless attack paid off late in the game after Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz scored in injury time to help seal three points. The victory moved Arsenal into a tie for first place with Manchester City on 14 points. James Justin's contender for goal of the season on Saturday helped Leicester City erase a two-goal deficit at the Emirates Stadium. The right-back brought the Foxes level with Arsenal at 2-2 in the 63rd minute after unleashing a powerful volley with the outside of his boot that smacked off the far post and into the net, past a helpless David Raya. The Foxes had their chances to take the lead in the second half, but they were unable to convert their opportunities. The loss for Leicester means they remain winless this season, a dismal start for a team hoping to improve on last season's 18th place finish. The Foxes face a tough task next weekend, when they host reigning champions Manchester City at the King Power Stadium. Meanwhile, Arsenal will be looking to keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table as they prepare for their trip to the Etihad Stadium in two weeks.
Samantha Wilson
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