A dramatic day at the Emirates Stadium saw Leicester City battle hard before ultimately losing 4-2 to a determined Arsenal.
The Gunners took the lead 20 minutes in through Brazilian starlet Gabriel Martinelli. When Leandro Trossard doubled North London's side lead on the stroke of halftime, it looked as though it would be a routine day for Mikel Arteta's team; as it turned out, it would be anything but.
Early in the second half, James Justin's header deflected off Kai Havertz to give Steve Cooper's side hope. 15 minutes later, they were level after Justin got his second, this time a sensational volley. The Foxes were on level terms and had the title contenders sweating.
Denmark goalkeeper Mads Hermansen frustrated Arsenal, consistently making quality saves. Eventually, the pressure paid off, as Trossard's effort hit an errant Wilfred Ndidi leg before making its way into the Leicester goal to give Arsenal a late lead.
Mere minutes they had a fourth as Havertz scrambled the ball in after something of a goalmouth scramble.
It was a tough one for Leicester, as they came so close to securing an unlikely point away in the capital, but it was certainly a performance that will give them cause for belief.
So, who were the standout players in this glouroious defeat for Leicester?
Mads Hermansen - 9
It is not often that a team scores four goals and still underperforms on their XG by a whole 1.00, but that is exactly what Arsenal did, and that is in large part thanks to Hermansen.
The shot-stopper was remarkable, making 13 saves during the game, some of which were absolutely breathtaking. The highlight was the double save he made from an Arsenal corner.
Had the Foxes not had Hermansen between the sticks, their opposition could have very well had seven or eight. He was definitely man of the match despite conceding four goals.
James Justin - 9
It was a special day for Justin, as he scored two goals in a single game for the first time, and to do it at the Emirates made it even more incredible.
His first goal was a scruffy one, requiring a deflection, but his second was debatably the goal of the season so far. A simply sensational volley curved past a flailing David Raya before kissing the post on its way in.
He was Leicester's best defender on the day, winning eight of his duals against an elite front line.
Wout Faes - 6
Wout Faes has probably been Leicester's best player this season. The Belgian has been an ever-present in the side and has been incredibly solid, even in defeat.
The central defender had a mixed day against Arsenal. He was not tight enough to his man for the Gunners' first two goals, but he redeemed himself for the remainder of the game by being part of an incredibly stubborn backline.
Caleb Okoli - 6
Everything about Faes could very well be said about Caleb Okoli, too.
He was out of position for the first two Arsenal goals but grew into the game as it went on. The Italian continues to impress at his new club.
The 21-year-old Dane struggled against Arsenal's quality.
Victor Kristiansen was dribbled past four times during the game, with Bukayo Saka frequently getting the better of him.
Harry Winks - 5
It is very hard to judge Leicester's centre midfielders in this game, as they seemed to be merely bodies blocking Arnseal's path to goal.
Harry Winks found it difficult to create anything for his side and predominantly used sideways and backward passes when Leicester really needed more urgency and creativity in the middle.
Oliver Skipp - 5
Again, just a body more than anything. Skipp only completed 16 passes in the game and did not attempt a single tackle during the game. His out-of-possession work should be applauded, though.
The Brighton loanee has had an impressive start to life in Leicester and was impressive again today. He is an incredibly exciting player to watch, always trying to make something happen in the final third.
While sometimes that does not come off and can frustrate fans, occasionally it pays dividends, and it showed as he got the assist for his side's first goal.
Wilfred Ndidi - 7
Ndidi played in a slightly more advanced role today and seemed to flourish in it.
His energy allows his team to defend from the front, and today, no player on the pitch had more successful tackles than the Nigerian. The tenured midfielder also delivered the picture-perfect cross for Justin's wonderful strike.
Ndidi will continue to be vital if Leicester are to survive.
Stephy Mavididi - 5
The usually explosive winger struggled to have a genuine impact on the game, as he did not see much of the ball. When he did have it, Arsenal's elite defenders quickly dispossessed him.
Jamie Vardy - 5
Games with as much chaos as this one are usually set up for Jamie Vardy. However, the veteran forward did not see any of the ball and was largely ineffective.
Vardy failed to have a single shot in the game, and no one had fewer shots than Leicester's captain.
Jordan Ayew - 6
Bilal El Khannouss - N/A
Bobby De Cordova-Reid - N/A
Abdul Fatawu - N/A
Odsonne Édouard - N/A
