English Premier League
Result: Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City
Date: 26 April 2017
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Arsenal kept their top four hopes alive with a slim a 1-0 win over Premier League champions, Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium.
The Foxes nearly broke the deadlock after just seven minutes through Jamie Vardy, although the England international fired into the side-netting from close range.
Petr Cech came to Arsenal's rescue after 23 minutes as he produced a superb save to keep out Riyad Mahrez's close range half-volley.
Arsenal nearly went ahead in the 31st minute, but Danny Simpson was on hand to clear a goal-bound header off the line.
The Gunners nearly broke the deadlock just before the halftime break as Sanchez rattled the crossbar with Kasper Schmeichel well beaten.
The Leicester goalkeeper was called upon once again in the 58th minute, as he pulled off a fine save to keep out Granit Xhaka's deflected effort.
With the hosts pushing for an opener, Arsene Wenger opted for a change after 68 minutes as Keiran Gibbs made way for Danny Welbeck.
Arsenal eventually broke the deadlock in the 86th minute when Nacho Monreal's volley deflected into the net off Robert Huth.
The Foxes pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but were unable to bypass the Gunners defence, as the hosts held on for the win.
