Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal

staggerstag
Revered Member

@staggerstag
Posts: 12,304

Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 18:26:11 GMT MrFurious and Carl LaFong like this

Quote

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 18:26:11 GMT

Arsenal: Leno, Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Tierney, Ceballos, Xhaka, Thomas, Saka, Lacazette, Aubameyang.
Subs: Runarsson, Maitland-Niles, Pepe, Mustafi, Elneny, Willock, Nketiah.

Leicester: Schmeichel, Fofana, Evans, Fuchs, Castagne, Tielemans, Mendy, Justin, Praet, Maddison, Barnes.
Subs: Morgan, Vardy, Albrighton, Ward, Iheanacho, Under, Choudhury.

Arsenal 4/5
Leicester 10/3
Draw 3/1

Simon Burnton -

Leicester haven’t won at Arsenal in any competition since 1973, and most recently lost to them in the Carabao Cup a month (and two days) ago. That strikes me as statistically unlikely. I mean, that is a seriously rubbish record, a history so dismal there is no sensible explanation except witchcraft. Arsenal haven’t lost a home league game in October in 32 matches since 2002, which also smells suspiciously like witchcraft. So though the teams start the game tied on nine points, the Gunners have history and some kind of magical protection charm in their favour.

In addition, the Foxes have lost their last two league matches, at home to West Ham and Aston Villa, which isn’t encouraging, though they did win their last away game at Manchester City, which is. At stake today is a place in the top four, which will be enjoyed by whoever wins the game, if indeed anyone does.

Last Edit: Oct 25, 2020 21:10:35 GMT by staggerstag

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 18:30:06 GMT MrFurious and Carl LaFong like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 18:30:06 GMT

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 19:28:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:28:47 GMT Illegal pot early on by Lacazette as Xhaka is offside as he pokes it in.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 19:31:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:31:44 GMT The radio commentator assures us we have saved ourselves 15 sovs so far with good reason. But the game sounds eventful. I don't know, of course he would say that.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 19:34:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:34:13 GMT Make that 'she'. Force of habit creeping in there.

staggerstag
Revered Member

@staggerstag
Posts: 12,304

Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 19:48:52 GMT Carl LaFong likes this

Quote

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:48:52 GMT

Only 4 goals in two games today so far and two of those coming in the last ten minutes of the Wolves game. We're drawing a blank here with the half-hour mark looming. The visitors yet to produce a shot on goal and Lacazette has just fluffed his lines from five yards out with the goal at his mercy. The commentator goes into shrill mode and can't believe it. Maybe she was right about those 15 sovs after all.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:07:28 GMT MrFurious likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:07:28 GMT Nothing-all at the half. Will it take Jamie Vardy coming on for us to see some goal action here?

staggerstag
Revered Member

@staggerstag
Posts: 12,304

Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:27:31 GMT

Quote

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:27:31 GMT

Minutes into the re-start and an injury-struggling David Luiz is taken off for Mustafi. It sounds like he's had a decent outing.
Leicester are pretty much doing a Newcastle here and Arsenal, like Wolves, are frustrated trying to penetrate successfully.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:31:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:31:12 GMT Maddison can't even get his nicely positioned free-kick on target and it flies wide and aloft of the goal.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:34:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:34:14 GMT Three corners in about a minute for Arsenal but nothing comes of any of them. And with that Vardy comes on for the remaining 30 minutes or so.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:43:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:43:28 GMT Pepe comes on for Saka. Both managers now making statements of intent, although a draw would still lift Leicester 5 places to 4th on GD and Arsenal to 6th on GD if my calculation is correct.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:45:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:45:40 GMT Bellerin on '68 surely, but no, foiled by the hands of Schmeical. A decent volleyed attempt there but not decent enough.

staggerstag
Revered Member

@staggerstag
Posts: 12,304

Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:50:10 GMT MrFurious likes this

Quote

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:50:10 GMT

There are some messages coming in.

Remember last week when we said there were too many goals.
Sam in London

SMS Message: Has Arteta really made this Arsenal team any better? Can't see it myself.
Tilly

Sam, who said that?
Tilly, I can't see it either. I'm on the radio.

We're unlikely to see anyone potting here, that's all I know.

Last Edit: Oct 25, 2020 20:51:29 GMT by staggerstag

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:52:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:52:50 GMT The young Turk Cengiz comes on for Leicester in place of Barnes. They're throwing 'em on now.

staggerstag
Revered Member

@staggerstag
Posts: 12,304

Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 20:56:34 GMT

Quote

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:56:34 GMT

I spoke too soon. Leicester's first shot on target results in a goal. It's Jamie Vardy. Five minutes on the field and he's given Leicester the (undeserved) lead here. This is remarkable. Leicester soared through the Arsenal defence there at breakneck speed, caught them napping, well-worked between Tielemans, Under and Vardy.
Eight minutes left, 0-1 to Leicester.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 21:02:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:02:05 GMT Arsenal going hell for leather now in search of a leveller. Two minutes plus added left.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 21:04:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:04:27 GMT But Leicester with ideas of their own as they launch an attack of Mendy-Vardy-Albrighton combo. Arsenal need to regain possession as the board goes up for 5 added minutes.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 21:06:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:06:12 GMT Vardy secures Leicester's second shot on target but is foiled.

staggerstag Revered Member @staggerstag Posts: 12,304	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 25, 2020 21:09:57 GMT Carl LaFong likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:09:57 GMT The ref blows up. It's all over at 0-1. Leicester go 4th on 12 points. Arsenal stay mid-table and that's it for today.

Carl LaFong Exalted Member @carllafong Posts: 68,047	Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal Oct 26, 2020 2:10:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Carl LaFong on Oct 26, 2020 2:10:03 GMT Pah. Load of mince. Another mediocre season beckons!
	SPOILER: Click to show You're my wife now.

Vardy off bench and scores as Leicester see off Arsenal

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 18:26:11 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 18:30:06 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:28:47 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:31:44 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:34:13 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 19:48:52 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:07:28 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:27:31 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:31:12 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:34:14 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:43:28 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:45:40 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:50:10 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:52:50 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 20:56:34 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:02:05 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:04:27 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:06:12 GMT

Post by staggerstag on Oct 25, 2020 21:09:57 GMT

Post by Carl LaFong on Oct 26, 2020 2:10:03 GMT