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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted to being perplexed as to why Alexandre Lacazette's goal in the first half was disallowed as Leicester went on to win 1-0. It was a tight affair at the Emirates on Sunday evening with neither side giving too many chances away.
Mikel Arteta was furious at Alexandre Lacazette's goal being disallowed (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal struggled to kick on from there though as Leicester slowly built their way into the game.
Arsenal's forward players were finding it difficult break down the Foxes' defence and the game-changing moment came midway through the second half when Jamie Vardy was introduced.
The 33-year-old has scored more goals against Arsenal than any other club in his career and he bagged another one 10 minutes from time.
Youri Tielemans played a delightful ball over the top for Cengiz Under who then clipped it across to Vardy to head into an open net.
The goal proved to be the winner as Arsenal ran out of ideas towards the end of the game.
Speaking after the game, Arteta spoke of his frustration at Lacazette's goal being disallowed.
But the Arsenal boss also gave credit to Leicester for executing their game plan well.
"The game the way it went, I felt we had total control in the first half and restricted them to nothing," he told BBC Sport.
"We were winning every ball, created a few chances and scored a goal I don't know how it got disallowed.
"They defended deeper in the second half, waiting for the mistake and in one moment they did it.
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Alexandre Lacazette saw his goal ruled out for offside (Image: GETTY)
Jamie Vardy once again scored against Arsenal (Image: GETTY)
"Against this block, against so well organised teams, when you open them up you have to put the ball in the back of the net.
"They were similar against Manchester City, they scored with two set pieces and credit to them for what they have done but our players responded and I feel sorry for them.
"We have so many alternatives in the team and can have fluidity.
"It worked in some moments and there are options we can manage."
He added: "We still had some moments after the goal but gave away too many free kicks.
"The effort that the boys put in, and the pressure the Leicester team put you under, it’s not an easy thing to do but we have to improve."