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Premier League
Aug 11, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
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Arsenal
4-3
LeicesterLeicester City

Lacazette (2'), Welbeck (45'), Ramsey (83'), Giroud (85')
FT(HT: 2-2)
Okazaki (5'), Vardy (29', 56')
Reaction
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017
Alexandre Lacazette: 'Arsenal debut was a rollercoaster'
Alexandre Lacazette brands his Arsenal debut "a rollercoaster ride" after netting just two minutes into the Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Aug 14, 15:51
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Harry Maguire 'takes positives' from Arsenal defeat
Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire calls on his side to "take the positives" from Friday's 4-3 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League.
Aug 14, 13:39
 Generic image of a locker room
Jamie Vardy 'punched wall' after Arsenal defeat
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy reportedly punches a wall after seeing his side lose to Arsenal in the final 10 minutes of their Premier League season opener.
Aug 13, 23:06
 The delightful Jamie Vardy in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016
Jamie Vardy bemoans "lapses in concentration" at Arsenal
Jamie Vardy is unhappy with Leicester City's "lapses in concentration" as they slipped to a late 4-3 defeat at Arsenal in the Premier League.
Aug 11, 23:02
 Craig Shakespeare watches on during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Leicester City on March 18, 2017
Craig Shakespeare disappointed with late Leicester City loss at Arsenal
Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare describes the manner of his side's late 4-3 defeat at Arsenal on Friday night as "very disappointing".
Aug 11, 22:43
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Olivier Giroud chose to stay at Arsenal despite exit offer'
Arsene Wenger admits that he gave Olivier Giroud the chance to leave Arsenal "at one stage", but the forward chose to stay put at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 11, 22:32
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 10, 2017
Arsene Wenger stresses need for Arsenal to improve defence
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal must work on their defensive play after being forced to come from behind to beat Leicester City 4-3 on Friday night.
Aug 11, 22:20
 Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017
Olivier Giroud: 'Arsenal kept the faith against Leicester City'
Olivier Giroud believes that Arsenal's belief in their gameplay and refusal to give in were crucial in their comeback 4-3 win over Leicester City in the Premier League.
Aug 11, 22:06

The Match

Match Report

Arsenal recover from a goal down inside the final 10 minutes to beat Leicester City 4-3 at the Emirates Stadium.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 4-3 win over Leicester City, as the Gunners kicked off their campaign with a thrilling victory.

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Arsenal hand Premier League debuts to both Sead Kolasinac and Alexandre Lacazette as the Gunners open their new domestic campaign at home to Leicester City.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the opening fixture of the 2017-18 Premier League season between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium.

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