Martinelli strike helps Arsenal regain 5-point lead at top

A fine goal from Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli earned Arsenal a narrow 1-0 win at Leicester City on Saturday, giving the Premier League leaders a five-point lead at the top of the standings.

Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko with Gabriel Martinelli as he wears a Ukraine flag captains armband, in support of Ukraine, on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. Photo: Reuters

January signing Leandro Trossard arrowed a stunning strike into the net midway through the first half, but the Belgian was denied his second goal for Arsenal after VAR ruled Ben White to have fouled Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward in the build up.

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring a disallowed goal with teammates. Photo: Reuters

It took the dominant visitors until the first minute of the second half to break the deadlock, as Martinelli raced onto a Trossard pass and stroked home what proved to be the winner.

The hosts did not look like getting back into the contest, with Arsenal seeing out the win that stretches out their lead over Manchester City, who play Bournemouth later on Saturday. Leicester stay 14th, three points clear of the relegation zone.