Arsenal player ratings vs Leicester City: Scenes at the Emirates! Leandro Trossard the hero as wasteful Gunners survive Foxes fightback

David Raya (6/10):

Shrugged off a knock to start and after having absolutely nothing to do in the first half, could do little to stop both Leicester goals flying past him in the second 45.

Jurrien Timber (7/10):

Passing a little loose at times but it was his cut-back that set-up Martinelli's goal. Blasted over when he should've done better and will be annoyed that the equaliser came from a cross from his side. Created seven chances, to his credit.

William Saliba (6/10):

Dominated in his battle with Vardy in the first half but then gave away the free-kick - an unfortunate trip on the England striker - that led to Leicester's first goal.

Gabriel Magalhaes (6/10):

Such a threat in the air and almost scored his third of the season with a bullet header from a corner. Neither goal his fault.

Riccardo Calafiori (7/10):

Not afraid to take a risk with his passing and often drifted in-field to give Arsenal another dimension. Almost scored with a late header that was kept out by Hermansen.

Thomas Partey (7/10):

Mopped up where he needed to and breezed through the first half. Was occasionally given something to think about by the dangerous Buonanotte, but largely won the midfield battle and used the ball well.

Declan Rice (7/10):

Was a controlling presence in the first half and looked to join in as Arsenal poured forward at will in the first half. Kept things quickly moving in the right direction in the second 45 as the Gunners searched for the winner.

Leandro Trossard (9/10):

What an impact. Slotted home in the first half to make it 2-0 and then, when it looked like Leicester had done enough to claim a point, prodded the ball across to force the own goal for the decisive third. That contribution could be massive come the end of the season.

Bukayo Saka (7/10):

A tough afternoon as Leicester often doubled, and even tripled, up to stop him getting in his groove. Denied by smart saves from Hermansen on a couple of occasions, but did swing over the corner that led to the winning goal. Created a game-high eight chances for his team-mates, too.

Kai Havertz (6/10):

Disappointing. Wastefully missed two or three big chances in front of goal - albeit one forced an outrageous save from Hermansen. At fault for Justin's first goal as he failed to go and meet the ball but did eventually get his goal as an attempted clearance smacked in off him.

Gabriel Martinelli (7/10):

Took an almighty whack early doors and after ballooning one big chance over the bar, slid his next opportunity into the far corner. Also claimed an assist for Trossard's goal but might've scored one or two more himself.

Raheem Sterling (6/10):

Brought on for Martinelli for the final 15 minutes and forced the mistake for Havertz's goal.

Ethan Nwaneri (6/10):

Almost made an immediate impact as he brought another smart save out of the outstanding Hermansen.

Gabriel Jesus (N/A):

On for the final seconds of stoppage-time.

Mikel Arteta (8/10):

Feel the relief! What a moment this could be in the title race come what May. After his midweek suspension, Arteta brought Trossard back in and that decision paid off handsomely, with the Belgian being the Gunners' star man and providing the big game-changing moment in stoppage time.