Leicester v Arsenal LIVE: Mikel Merino scores superb double to guide Gunners to vital win

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Closing the gap at the top of the table.

Rattled the panelling twice after the break.

A 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.

The win puts Arsenal just four points behind league leaders Liverpool after a late equaliser denied Liverpool victory in their Merseyside derby match on Wednesday.

Relive all the action from the King Power Stadium.

Leicester City vs Arsenal: key points

• Mikel Merino scores a superb double to lead the Gunners to a crucial win
• Goal disallowed! Nwaneri hits the bar with an incredible curled shot [LEI 0-0 ARS]
• Lewis-Skelly produces a top-notch defensive display to block a close-range chance [LEI 0-0 ARS]
• 76' OFF THE POST AGAIN! Nwaneri hits the woodwork once more [LEI 0-0 ARS]
• 81' GOAL! Merino scores the massive opener from Nwaneri's expert cross [LEI 0-1 ARS]
• 87' GOAL! Merino doubles his tally for the match to seal the victory [LEI 0-2 ARS]

Leicester City FC lost to Arsenal FC by a score of 0-2.

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