Danny Welbeck strikes late as Arsenal beat ten-man Leicester

Having escaped relegation last season in the most dramatic manner, Leicester’s performances have been little short of remarkable. “Give me points”, the Italian told reporters on Friday. The Brasilian – speaking to The Times – says Arsenal’s young contingent do not have the experience or the maturity to win the title but insist that he’s been impressed with the way Arsenal attack.

All the pressure would be on Arsene Wenger as they face off against Leicester at the Emirates.

Just a few weeks ago, Arsenal led the way and appeared solid favorites to finish the most unpredictable of seasons by ending their long championship drought.

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Even Arsene Wenger admitted in a press conference that Leicester team is a strong favourite for the Premier League title at this moment. “I didn’t know him when he was playing in Ligue 2, but now he is one of the dominating players in the Premier League, so they have done very well to scout him”.

I wondered if Welbeck’s inclusion in the squad would be a step too far too quickly for the man who has been out all season, but he produced a stunning leap to score Arsenal’s first injury-time victor since the start of last season. They will still pose a big threat going the other way though, but with Coquelin returned to the side in place of Flamini we should have the strength and solidity to cope. We are close to continuing to dream with our fans.

Arsenal humbled Leicester City 5-2 at the King Power Stadium last September, it was seen by most as a reflection of the gulf between the two clubs.

“They had a decisive test against Liverpool and City”, he said.

“Of course it is very romantic and I understand the whole country being behind them”, he said. I didn’t think he would be able to continue their momentum that Nigel Pearson had created, but that is what makes football such a lovely, wonderful game.

Danny Welbeck has been named among the substitutes for Arsenal in their clash with title rivals Leicester City this afternoon.