Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City: Robert Huth deflects Nacho Monreal's shot into his own net as the Gunners keep Champions League hopes alive

Daily Mail | April 26, 2017

Arsenal left it late but managed to sneak a 1-0 victory over champions Leicester to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive.

After a goalless first-half, in which both Petr Cech and Kasper Schmeichel were required to keep the scores level, Arsenal continued to struggle after the break on an off night for star man Alexis Sanchez.

But they did ultimately find a way through as Nacho Monreal's shot was deflected home off Foxes' defender Robert Huth.

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Nacho Monreal, who scored at Wembley at the weekend, produced the match-winning moment for Arsenal against Leicester

The Spaniard's shot from outside the box was deflected into the back of the net off Foxes defender Robert Huth

The Arsenal players celebrated the late goal knowing they had kept hopes of Champions League qualification alive

Alexis Sanchez had an off night for Arsenal but it mattered not as the Gunners secured the victory with a late goal

Arsenal and Leicester emerged for battle at The Emirates, with the Gunners looking to build on their FA Cup semi-final victory

Arsenal'su00a0Francis Coquelin andu00a0Yohan Benalouane of Leicester clashed early on in the contest at the Emirates — Arsenal's Francis Coquelin and Yohan Benalouane of Leicester clashed early on in the contest at the Emirates

Robert Huth puts his foot through the ball as he sends it clear to thwart an Arsenal attack during the first half

Jamie Vardy was the first to have an effort at goal during the contest at the Emirates but couldn't find the net

Theo Walcott and Wilfred Ndidi battle for possession during an opening period of play lacking any real chances

Petr Cech had to be at his best as he stretched out an arm to stop an effort from Leicester playmaker Riyad Mahrez

At the other end of the field, Kasper Schmeichel showed quick reactions to stop Walcott's low effort from creeping in

Arsenal were in control of much of the contest but Leicester were still able to threaten on occasions in the first half

Alexis Sanchez struggled to produce his best during the first half but did manage one effort at the Leicester

Even a change of boots couldn't help Theo Walcott find the breakthrough Arsenal so needed in their bid for the top four

Arsene Wenger switched from a back three to a back four following the introduction of Welbeck in the second half

Refereeu00a0Mike Jones removes bottles from the pitch during the second half of the game at the Emirates — Referee Mike Jones removes bottles from the pitch during the second half of the game at the Emirates