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Leicester City’s relegation worries deepened after a 2-0 home defeat to Arsenal in their Premier League encounter on Saturday. Despite the Gunners missing key attackers like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz, they secured all three points with a late brace from substitute Mikel Merino.
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Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, making his first Premier League appearance in over two months, had a golden opportunity to put Leicester ahead in the first half. Rising to meet a well-delivered cross from the left, his glancing header narrowly missed the far post.
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen criticised the missed chance while speaking on Premier League Productions, saying, Good chance. He should have done better. Gabriel gets drawn to the near post and leaves a huge gap. He Ndidi makes a late run.
Leicester’s failure to capitalise on their rare opportunities proved costly, as Arsenal’s late goals pushed them closer to the league leaders Liverpool while leaving the Foxes in deeper relegation trouble.
The loss extends Ndidi’s Premier League goal drought, with his last goal contribution dating back to September’s meeting against Arsenal at the Emirates.
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Wilfred Ndidi’s missed opportunity highlights a recurring issue for Leicester City this season failure to take chances in crucial moments. With the Foxes battling relegation, moments like these can make the difference between survival and disaster.
Ndidi, primarily known for his defensive work, has never been a prolific goal scorer, but in a struggling side, every player must step up when chances arise. His late run and positioning were excellent, but the final touch lacked the precision needed at this level.
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Owen’s criticism, while harsh, is fair. In a game where Leicester were always going to have limited chances, missing such a key opportunity allowed Arsenal to stay in control and eventually punish them. Against a team chasing the title, you simply cannot afford wastefulness.
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Leicester’s struggles are not solely on Ndidi’s shoulders, but their inability to convert chances is a worrying pattern. The team must find a way to be more clinical in the final third if they are to stand a chance of escaping relegation. The question now is whether they can learn from this setback before it’s too late.
Did You Know?
Wilfred Ndidi joined Leicester City in 2017 as a replacement for N’Golo Kanté following the club’s historic Premier League title win.
Arsenal have not lost to Leicester City in their last six Premier League meetings.
Ndidi has scored just seven Premier League goals since moving to England, with most of them coming from long-range efforts.
Leicester City were crowned Premier League champions in 2016 but are now battling to avoid relegation.
Mikel Merino, who scored Arsenal’s winning goals, was previously at Newcastle United before moving to Real Sociedad and later returning to the [Premier League](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/yobo-premier-league-move-to-everton-ideal-for-moses-simon/).