The new Fellaini?
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has never played as a striker before today, but he came off the bench to bag twice and seal an incredibly important three points.
Ethan Nwaneri also played brilliantly and grabbed an assist, while he hit the crossbar twice.
However, Dean Ashton thinks that Merino was Man of the Match.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: "It has to be Mikel Merino.
"Nwaneri had a very good game. He took the responsibility on his shoulders to try and push Arsenal forwards.
"But ultimately the game will be remembered for Merino and those two quality finishes. He was the difference.
Arsenal might just have found that answer to Kai Havertz's injury."
It was very much like when managers started playing Marouane Fellaini up front, and it's something we could see a lot more of.
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Leicester 0-2 Arsenal - FULL TIME
That's the end of the game, and Arsenal have cut the gap at the top of the table to four points.
Mikel Merino was the hero for the Gunners as he came off the bench to score twice late on after Mikel Arteta's men had been largely frustrated.
The Spaniard came on as a false nine and grabbed two goals for the visitors.
So, the Premier League title race is alive and well.
GOAL! Leicester 0-2 Arsenal - Mikel Merino
87' - HE'S DONE IT AGAIN!
Martin Odegaard breaks from the edge of his box and Riccardo Calafiori finds Leandro Trossard.
The Belgian takes a touch and whips a cross into the far post.
It's an excellent ball, and there is Merino to convert on the half-volley.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder #23 Mikel Merino (C) scores their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on February 15, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / 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 JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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GOAL! Leicester 0-1 Arsenal - Mikel Merino
80' - MASSIVE, MASSIVE GOAL!
Mikel Arteta's substitute comes up with a huge goal in the closing stages.
Leicester can't clear their lines and Jurrien Timber finds Ethan Nwaneri.
The teenager teases a gorgeous ball to the far post, and Merino peels off his man.
He then directs a header into the bottom corner, and the away end goes wild.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Dean Ashton said: "If you can get the ball wide and get a good ball into the box for a big man, there is always a goal to be had.
"Nwaneri has been excellent, and it is a terrific header from him."
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder #23 Mikel Merino (L) heads in the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on February 15, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / 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 JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Leicester 0-0 Arsenal - Chance
76' - Wow, what a strike!
Ethan Nwaneri hits the woodwork for the second time in this half as Declan Rice plays him.
He takes a touch on his right and smashes an effort towards goal.
Mads Hermansen just about manages to push it onto the near post, and the ball deflects out for a corner that comes to nothing.
Leicester 0-0 Arsenal - Chance
72' - Absolutely crucial intervention from Myles Lewis-Skelly!
Thomas Partey gifts possession to Jordan Ayew on the left, and the winger drives down the left.
The cross into the far post is magnificent and looks perfect for Bobby Decordova-Reid.
But the young left-back does well to touch it behind for a corner that comes to nothing.
However, Dean Ashton thinks the Arsenal man got a bit lucky.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: "He's lucky because he stumbles."