Danny Welbeck strikes late as Arsenal beat ten-man Leicester
Arsenal were not at their best and failed to have a shot on target in the first half, with Jamie Vardy going close early on as his header was blocked superbly by Petr Cech.
Vardy then won a penalty as he tempted Nacho Monreal into a challenge in the box and tumbled over his leg. The striker picked himself up and hammered Leicester in front.
The Gunners were forced into a half-time change as Laurent Koscielny limped off for Calum Chambers and Danny Simpson was sent off for a second yellow card on 54 minutes.
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Playing against 10-men, Arsenal took full control and it was another substitute who made the difference as Theo Walcott slotted home the equaliser from Olivier Giroud’s cushioned header.
Per Mertesacker then missed a glorious chance as he guided a header wide from seven yards out and Kasper Schmeichel pulled off a stunning stop from Giroud late on.
But it was down to substitute Welbeck who headed home from a Mesut Ozil cross with just seconds remaining.
