Sat 9 Nov 2019 14.29 EST Last modified on Sat 9 Nov 2019 17.00 EST. Venue: Emirates Stadium, London. But with patience and being consistent we are going to do. Who would have thought both Arteta and Rodgers would set their teams in a similar 3–4–3? Read about Arsenal v Leicester in the Premier League 2019/20 season, including lineups, stats and live blogs, on the official website of the Premier League. You're playing against a top team with really good players, so you have to be patient but we showed real quality to break through. Four minutes later Bernd Leno denied Vardy a second before Maddison wrapped up the points with 15 minutes remaining. 'Becoming the next black guy to leave a mark on tennis'. Sat Nov 9 - 17:30. However, Arsenal responded to this quite brilliantly. It was a good choice for Arsenal as Lacazette has a supreme upper-body strength that helped him to hold the ball brilliantly against Leicester’s following centre-back. With a one-man advantage and a game to chase, Leicester went on the front foot as Rodgers moved his team to a 2–3–5-ish formation. The defeat increases the heat on under-fire Arsenal head coach Unai Emery, whose position at the Emirates Stadium has come under intense pressure in recent weeks. His initial shot was blocked by Ricardo Pereira but the France striker had another chance to test Kasper Schmeichel, but the weak effort was easily saved by the Dane. Arsenal player ratings vs Leicester City – Premier League. ... (1-2 v Chelsea in December 2019). If we look at the stats, Xhaka only made 32 passes (82.05% accuracy) in this game. Rodgers' side's haul of 26 points from their 12 Premier League games this season is their most ever at this stage of a top-flight campaign, and one more than they had in their title winning season of 2015-16. In fact, Leicester previously have only played about 366 league minutes in a back-three/back-five system. Live Coverage of Leicester City vs Arsenal Sunday, November 10, 2019 on MSN Sport Top Goal Scorer. By doing so, Tierney could pin James Justin back as well as giving Arsenal more players in advanced areas. In the process, Arteta would set his team up in a 5–1–3–1-ish shape. Leicester laid down a significant marker in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four by beating Arsenal 2-0 to move nine points ahead of the sixth-placed Gunners. Wolverhampton Vs Arsenal: 0-2. "The patience is the next match against Southampton. Leicester are also in action on November 23. 09 November 2019 – Leicester City 2-0 Arsenal – Premier League. 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Arteta then moved his team to a deep-block 5–3–1. Without further ado, this tactical analysis will inform you how the match unfolded. After the international break, Arsenal host Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on November 23; Kick-off 3pm. 23-year-old. He instructed his men to press in a mid-high 5–2–3 with more focus on central spaces. In the process, the on-ball centre-back could send a vertical pass to the tucked-inside attacker on his own. Jamie Vardy broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with his ninth goal in as many games against the Gunners, finishing a slick Leicester move involving Youri Tielemans and Harvey Barnes. Leicester City 20 : 45: Arsenal 27/09/20: PRL: Manchester City 17 : 30: Leicester City 03/10/20: PRL: Leicester City 16 : 00: West Ham United 17/10/20: PRL: Leicester City 16 : 00: Aston Villa 24/10/20: PRL: Arsenal That move by the Serbian then would allow left wing-back, Kieran Tierney, to bomb forward and play alongside the attackers. Premier League 2019/20: Leicester City vs Arsenal – Tactical analysis. Even with a goal advantage, Arsenal didn’t want to sit back and give Leicester all the time to attack. By doing so, the man in blue wouldn’t be able to receive the ball with much comfort. Regression. Television: Star Sports Select 1/HD. Names like Demarai Gray, Harvey Barnes, Dennis Praet, and veteran Christian Fuchs had to start the game from the bench. This set-up would also give outside centre-backs Söyüncü and Bennett more space and time with the ball. FREE TO PLAY: Do not miss your chance to land the £250,000 jackpot for the fifth time this year! After Leicester’s midfielder(s) wins the ball back, one of them would serve one of the attackers with an incisive pass to the flank area. Get a report of the Leicester City vs. Arsenal 2019-20 English Premier League football match. King Power Stadium ... and it was Leicester who came closest to scoring again in the final stages. As a matter of fact, Lacazette finished the match with three attempted through passes: the most in Arteta’s armada. Leicester capitalised on the one-man advantage and managed to equalise late in the game. We were able to manage that threat and play some great football. The nearby wing-back could bomb forward, then the winger could come inside to receive the diagonal pass. It doesn’t stop there. This was Leicester's fourth victory in the … Former Arsenal defender Tony Adams: "Maddison's getting there. Leicester 2-0 Arsenal: Brendan Rodgers' side move nine points clear of Gunners, FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Leicester's win over Arsenal in the Premier League. Check the preview, H2H statistics, lineup & tips for this upcoming match on 09/11/2019! Tactic-wise, this match ticks all the boxes: unpredictable set-ups, creative ways to unlock each other, and adaptability in the latter stage of the game. Instead of staying central, either Tielemans or Ndidi could drift wide to receive from the centre-back. Leicester’s diagonal play continued by the centre-back or wing-back sending a diagonal ball to space in between the lines. Linkedin. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Yet, Rodgers responded interestingly. Leicester City - Sat Nov 9 - 17:30. A great victory for us against players that can really hurt you. The objective behind the flank overload was to free one player before sending a cross inside the box. Calum Chambers then got a crucial touch to take Ayoze Perez's cross away from Vardy before Maddison's free-kick flicked the top of the net. Oppositely, the Foxes only won once in their recent five games, including an FA Cup exit from Chelsea. Leicester finished the first half the stronger of the two sides as they looked to capitalise on some sloppy play from Arsenal. 2 years ago. Leicester particularly targeted Bellerín — the right wing-back—in this scheme, with Albrighton making the press. "We need time and we need patience. The Filberts are known as a notorious team in the transitional phase. As usual, Rodgers deployed a rather aggressive defensive approach for his team. Rodgers vs Emery / Vardy vs AFC Defense…OR the game that could end our Top 4 hope. By. Their main objective was similar to Leicester’s: to match the opponents’ number at the back, thus preventing them to build smoothly from the back. Leicester City 20 : 00: Burnley 22/09/20: LEC: Leicester City - Arsenal 27/09/20: PRL: Manchester City 17 : 30: Leicester City 03/10/20: PRL: Leicester City 16 : 00: West Ham United 17/10/20: PRL: Leicester City 16 : 00 There is so much to play for and both teams are in opposite spirals. He felt comfortable talking to us and he plays the game in the same way. This numerical advantage was important to help the Gunners progress the ball. Vardy: 21 Goals; Bygone Encounter. But we are going to think only for the next matches and the next three points. Oppositely, the Foxes only won once in their recent five games, including an FA Cup exit from Chelsea. This sequence was mostly utilised when the Foxes win the ball in Arsenal’s playing field. He subbed out arguably the best Arsenal player in this game for a two-minute cameo. What a thrilling contest. Leicester City (Form: LWWWW) are in peak form in Brendan Rodgers’ first full season. 28 April 2019 – Leicester City 3-0 Arsenal – Premier League. Mikel Arteta once again lined up his team in 3–4–3, a shape which helped his team to win their previous three matches. On one hand, Leicester has started the season very well and everyone is raving about Rodgers, Vardy and the overall team movement, shape and balance. By doing so, they could be positioned closer to their respective wing-back. If Arsenal tried to play from the flank, Leicester’s ball-side wing-back would step up and press the Arsenal’s flank player. Leicester City vs. Arsenal: Preview, last 5 results, upcoming fixtures. Follow me on Twitter! It means that the man tasked to press would arrive even before the Arsenal’s wing-back had received the ball. A very, very important three points.". ", ⭐️Leicester's @Madders10 is tonight's man of the match Most chances created (3)Most open play crosses (5)Most passes into box for Leicester (7)5⃣ goals in last 7⃣ appsNamed in Gareth Southgate's @England squad for November @EuroQualifiers pic.twitter.com/q57m2aXcX4. He's got a spark and you can see when he's talking there's something about him that not many players possess. Premier League 2019-20. It meant that the forward trio would come close and press the three Arsenal centre-backs. The on-ball attacker — mostly Vardy — then could send a cross for his comrade in the far-side. Arsenal vs Leicester City LIVE in Premier league: Head to Head Statistics, Premier League dates, LIVE Streaming Link, teams stats up, results, latest points table, Fixture and Schedule ... 2019-11-09 LEICESTER – ARSENAL 2-0 2019-04-28 LEICESTER – ARSENAL 3-0 2018-10-22 ARSENAL – LEICESTER 3-1 2018-05-09 LEICESTER – ARSENAL 3-1 Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers: "This is a team that's very focused, very good defensively, and I felt we controlled large parts of the game. 'Young driver' Alonso fastest on F1 2020's last day, Applause drowns out boos as Cambridge and Colchester take knee, Search is on – 'Who fancies a fight with Whyte? WhatsApp. If Lacazette couldn’t make a vertical pass, he could vary his approach by switching the ball to the other side. Such type of pass was crucial because the home side have pacey attackers like Aubameyang and Saka. Questions arise after the match: did Pérez touch the ball before Vardy’s goal? Will Jose's Spurs pass greatest test yet this term? Although visiting forward Alexandre Lacazette curled a wonderful chance wide from six yards in the first half, Leicester dominated the match. Up top, marksman Jamie Vardy was flanked by Ayoze Pérez and Kelechi Ịheanachọ to break Arsenal’s defence. Meanwhile, Ceballos just managed to make 31 passes (81.57% accuracy) – one fewer than his partner. Behind them, Youri Tielemans and Wilfred Ndidi were tasked to close Ceballos and Xhaka respectively. Arsenal 0-1 Leicester: Jamie Vardy seals smash-and-grab victory. To escape from the Filberts’ aggressive pressing game, Arteta deployed an interesting set of tactics. Arsenal and Leicester City came to this match with contrasting moods. Arteta subbed out Lacazette for Nketiah just 20 minutes before the final whistle. Arsenal Aubameyang: 19 Goals; Leicester City. Premier League 2019/20: Arsenal vs Leicester City – tactical analysis. Leicester thought they should have had an early penalty when Matteo Guendouzi grabbed at Caglar Soyuncu's shirt, but the referee waved away the Leicester appeals and there was no intervention from VAR. The goalkeeper would happily come out from his goal to sweep the aerial ball. This means that the home side would rarely use their midfielders to build their attacks. We have had a lot of circumstances they didn't help us to achieve the best performance, the best result. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. on. 22 October 2018 – Arsenal 3-1 Leicester City – Premier League. Why Bellerín? These stats prove that both players’ passing abilities were not the main weapon for Arsenal in this match. Full result and football match stats for Leicester V Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday 9th November 2019. ⚽ With Kolašinac and Tierney moving out from their positions, Arsenal could be seen playing in a 4–2–4-ish shape with the ball. First, he could send through-passes in behind for his attacking comrades. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. The Gunners won their last four matches in all competitions; scored 10 and only conceded one in the process. Get a report of the Leicester City vs. Arsenal 2018/2019 English Premier League football match. HIGHLIGHTS | Arsenal Academy vs Leicester (2-1) Sweet, Hutchinson with the goals Our under-18s made it four games without defeat in the U-18 Premier League on… 2020-12-10T09:43:46Z With only five points difference from fifth-placed Manchester United, Arsenal were in a need of a win to climb up in the Premier League and get closer to the European zone. First of all, he would shift his back-three/back-five to a temporary back-four. We know we are in a way with a very demanding, very ambitious in our target but we know we need time and patience. To do so, the Foxes used fresher players like Praet and Gray to support Justin and Pérez. Talisman Alexandre Lacazette led the frontline with Bukayo Saka and Aubameyang next to him. A sweeping Leicester move ended with Tielemans swapping passes with Barnes before Vardy found the bottom corner from 12 yards. On the other side, Ceballos’ tally stands at 55.59 completed passes in every 90 league minutes with 87.3% accuracy. The target was one of Leicester’s dropping attackers, who will spread the ball to the other flank just after receiving. GK: Bernd Leno – 6. pic.twitter.com/jAfA0dzuIj. The shape would allow Arsenal to have six players in their early build-up phase against Leicester’s only five. November 23, 2019. The hosts were dominating the ball, but Arsenal showed they too were a threat in attack as Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette started a sweeping move which included Lucas Torreira, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Hector Bellerin before Lacazette curled wide from close range. He's creating goals, scoring goals - he's a fantastic talent. 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