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3 positives & negatives from Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Leicester

By Mitch Peotter

Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli scores his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on February 25, 2023. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli scores his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on February 25, 2023. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Positive #2: Leandro Trossard

Trossard had a positive influence from a central position. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Trossard had a positive influence from a central position. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Eddie Nketiah got a much-needed rest. Trossard played as a false nine to what could only be considered a successful performance. His wonder goal didn’t count, but his nutmeg assist for Martinelli’s goal was incredible. He linked play very well and was very fluid in his positioning, which is something that Arsenal have missed. His physicality leaves something to be desired in the role, but that’s to be expected from him.

The Belgian operated a lot in that left half-space which led to a really solid match from Martinelli as he was able to get way more dynamic support than he has been getting recently. It was a successful experiment, and seeing how it’s used going forward will be interesting.

Negative #2: Should have been more

1-0 isn’t entirely representative of how this match played out. If Arsenal created a few more chances for shots in the final third, it could have been a far more flattering scoreline for the team that was in the driver’s seat.

Some help from the refs could have been good, too, but the most significant thing is turning that control into chances.

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