Arsenal’s Electrifying Comeback: 6-2 Victory Over Leicester City Vaults Them to Second Place

Arsenal orchestrated a remarkable comeback, netting four goals in a dazzling 12-minute span during the second half.

In a breathtaking turnaround at King Power Stadium, Arsenal overcame a two-goal deficit at halftime to demolish Leicester City 6-2, propelling themselves to the number two spot in the Women’s Super League standings.

Leicester City etched a historic moment when Sam Tierney registered their first-ever league goal against Arsenal in the 36th minute, heading in a pass from Lena Petermann after a corner set piece.

Just 54 seconds following Tierney’s goal, Janice Cayman extended Leicester’s advantage, connecting with Hannah Cain’s cross for a slick sliding goal.

However, the game’s momentum shifted dramatically after halftime with Arsenal unleashing a formidable offensive display.

Cloe Lacasse’s precise strike in the 50th minute, following a duel with Courtney Nevin, initiated Arsenal’s scoring spree. Quickly leveling the score, Alessia Russo found the net unchallenged, sending the ball past Leicester’s goalkeeper Janina Leitzig.

Caitlin Foord continued the scoring frenzy, converting a cross from Russo, and Victoria Pelova added the fourth goal for Arsenal with a tap-in at the 61st minute, courtesy of Lacasse’s assist.

As the match progressed, Arsenal’s dominance was unmistakable. Substitute Stina Blackstenius contributed the fifth goal with a well-placed shot, and Lina Hurtig sealed the victory with a close-range goal during injury time.

The match recap includes Arsenal’s commanding second-half performance, showcasing their strategic brilliance and Leicester’s defensive struggles.

Arsenal displayed sheer dominance in the second half, exploiting Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities to build relentless attacks.

Arsenal missed an early lead opportunity in the first half when Pelova narrowly missed a scoring chance. At halftime, this seemed a significant miss, with Arsenal facing the prospect of a third away loss in six league games.

However, the narrative shifted drastically with Arsenal’s four-goal blitz in the second half.

Arsenal also had close calls, hitting the woodwork three times in the second half, with Hurtig and Beth Mead nearly adding to the scoreline.

Under Jonas Eidevall’s leadership, Arsenal has now triumphed in their last five matches across all competitions, trailing WSL leaders Chelsea by just three points.

Arsenal, in stellar form, will next face Brighton in an away league match in a week.

Leicester’s Defense Falters

Prior to this match, Leicester had a commendable defensive record at home, conceding only six league goals in 2023. This game, however, saw their defensive line collapse.

Leicester began the match strongly, with early attempts by Cayman and a crucial intervention by Arsenal’s Lotte Wubben-Moy preventing a likely goal. Yet, their form deteriorated dramatically after halftime, failing to create significant opportunities.

This defeat marks Leicester’s fifth consecutive loss against Arsenal in the WSL, with a combined score of 19-2 against them.

Willie Kirk’s team, despite the defeat, sits seventh in the WSL standings, four points clear of relegation. They are set to play Tottenham in their next home game.

Match Details

Team Line-ups

Leicester City Women vs. Arsenal Women

Match Statistics

• Possession: Leicester 45% – Arsenal 55%
• Shots: Leicester 8 – Arsenal 24
• Shots on Target: Leicester 2 – Arsenal 12
• Corners: Leicester 4 – Arsenal 6
• Fouls: Leicester 11 – Arsenal 8

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More about Arsenal comeback victory

• Arsenal Women’s Official Website
• Women’s Super League Standings
• Leicester City Women’s Team Profile
• Match Highlights: Arsenal vs Leicester City
• King Power Stadium Information