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Justin's 2 goals not enough as Arsenal knocks off Leicester City

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Thomas Partey - Defensive dominance helps in winPartey generated four tackles (four won) in Saturday's 4-2 win over Leicester City.

ImpactPartey won all four of his tackles in a defensive display, which also saw him complete 87 of his 96 passes and create one chance. This was the first time this season that he has completed more than two tackles or attempted more than three.

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Declan Rice - 16 attempted crosses in home winRice generated three shots (one on goal), 16 crosses (zero accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 4-2 win over Leicester City.

ImpactRice took an incredible 16 crosses without accurately finding his target on any of them. This included nine corners, but he created two chances from open play and took three shots. This is the first game this season where he has created two chances.

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Bukayo Saka - Incredible display without returnSaka had seven shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (six accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Leicester City.

ImpactSaka was once again vital to Arsenal, creating an incredible eight chances and taking seven shots without being able to show a goal return. A major threat came from corners, where he took eight and completed six of his 11 total crosses. The crucial goal that was given as a Ndidi's own goal came as a result of a back post corner that found Leandro Trossard.

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Jurrien Timber - First Premier League assistTimber assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and seven chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Leicester City.

ImpactTimber collected his first assist for goal involvement for Arsenal, helping Gabriel Martinelli to the opening goal of the game. From right-back, he created seven chances, compared to only one in his five games before this. He also won two of his four tackles, the most he had attempted this season. His impressive displays in the last two could give Ben White concern for his spot at right-back.

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Kai Havertz - Seals victory with accidental shotHavertz scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Leicester City.

ImpactHavertz saw the ball cannon off his shin without knowing much about it in the 99th minute. This, however, was a busy attacking performance for Havertz, who took seven shots, his most of any game so far this season. Overall, he will be looking to improve the accuracy of his shooting, with eight shots on target from 18 attempts in six games.

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Leandro Trossard - Scores goal in tricky home winTrossard scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Leicester City.

ImpactTrossard scored the second goal of the game, giving his side a two-goal lead. He also took the shot, which was deflected in, to give Arsenal a 94th-minute lead. His goal was his second of the season, the first time he took four shots in a game, and the first time he had two shots on target. He also had a creative display, creating three chances and providing one accurate cross from one attempt.

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Gabriel Martinelli - Talismanic first half displayMartinelli scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Leicester City.

ImpactMartinelli picked up a goal and assisted in the goals which gave his side a two-goal lead before halftime. This was the Brazilian's first goal of the season and arguably his best performance for Arsenal since early last season. This is the first game this season that he has had two shots on target and the first game, with five, where he took more than three shots. This change in form could show an improvement in his fantasy usability.

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