Leicester 2-6 Arsenal: ‘Supremely clinical’ Gunners playing ‘the Arsenal way’ in comeback win

Leicester 2-6 Arsenal: A Remarkable Comeback Showcases the ‘Arsenal Way’ of Playing

In a thrilling Women’s Super League encounter, Arsenal orchestrated a remarkable comeback, rallying from a 2-0 deficit against Leicester City to emerge as 6-2 victors. This win not only extended Arsenal’s impressive four-match winning streak but also showcased the essence of ‘the Arsenal way’ of playing.

At halftime, it seemed as if Arsenal’s fortunes were on shaky ground. They were trailing 2-0 away to Leicester City, a team that had never defeated them in the WSL and had never even managed to score a goal against the Gunners. However, football has an uncanny ability to surprise, and the second half of this match would become a testament to that.

The comeback began with Arsenal halving the deficit in the 50th minute, and astonishingly, just 12 minutes later, they had surged ahead, leading 4-2. What followed was a display of pure footballing excellence, as Jonas Eidevall’s side went on to score six goals, each one by a different player. The Gunners were devilishly good in the second period, even hitting the woodwork three times, underscoring their dominance.

Arsenal’s performance was not just about goals; it was about the way they played the game. They executed their counter-attacks with clinical precision, leaving opposition manager Willie Kirk to acknowledge, “Every attack they just seemed to tuck away. It was really hard to do anything about it. I thought Arsenal were supremely clinical in terms of their counter-attacks, they were incredible in that period.” When your rival manager is calling your team “incredible,” you know you’ve done something special.

What sets Arsenal apart is their ability to bounce back from adversity. This season, they’ve earned seven points from losing positions in the WSL, a feat unmatched by any other team. At halftime, they found themselves in the lower half of the WSL table, facing the possibility of a third away defeat in seven league matches. Defeat would have put them six points adrift of league leaders Chelsea, a scenario that seemed likely after sloppy defending allowed Leicester to score two goals in just 54 seconds.

However, halftime was a turning point. Gunners manager Eidevall stressed the importance of sticking to their game plan and not deviating from their style of play. He remarked, “And the attacking football we played in the second half had some great passages which resemble the Arsenal way of playing. That should be the standard going forward.”

This victory, coupled with last week’s narrow win over Manchester City, suggests that Arsenal is rediscovering its groove after a challenging start to the season. Stars like Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema are back from long-term injuries, and the team is finding its rhythm once again. As Tottenham striker Bethany England aptly put it, “That’s the Arsenal that we know, dominating the ball, dominating possession, using the whole width of the pitch. In the end, they created great chances in front of goal and made it simple.”

In the world of football, where momentum and confidence play crucial roles, Arsenal’s remarkable comeback against Leicester could be a turning point in their season. It’s a testament to their resilience, skill, and commitment to playing the beautiful game ‘the Arsenal way.’

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More about Arsenal’s Comeback Win

• BBC Sport: Arsenal thrash Leicester to go second
• Sky Sports: Jonas Eidevall praises Arsenal’s ‘Arsenal way’ after comeback win over Leicester
• The Guardian: Arsenal Women hit back to crush Leicester in six-goal thriller
• WSL Official Website