Arsenal 1 Leicester City 1: Can the Gunners still qualify for the Champions League?
Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw with Leicester City in a Premier League encounter played on Tuesday, July 7th.
The game had massive consequences for the fight for Champions League football next season.
The Gunners needed a win and went in front as early as the 21st minute when Bukayo Saka provided a delicious ball to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gunners maintained the lead to the halftime break and needed the win to increase their Champions League aspirations.
The Gunners, however, suffered a blow in the 75th minute as Edward Nketiah who came in for Alexandre Lacazette four minutes earlier was sent off given a straight red card by Chris Kavanagh.
With a numerical advantage, Leicester City found an equalizer when Jamie Vardy converted a ball through to him by Demarai Gray in the 84th minute.
Arsenal held on for a point despite late pressure from Leicester City. The result however is not favorable for both teams in their hopes for Champions League football next season.
With Chelsea securing a win earlier and Manchester United to play later, Leicester City may drop out of the top four while Arsenal are still seventh.
Watch highlights of Arsenal vs Leicester City below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIIqXLq9va0
