London: Arsenal edged Leicester City 1-0 to remain at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.
Gabriel Martinelli's goal just after halftime sealed the points for Arsenal to crank up the pressure on second-placed Manchester City, who crushed Bournemouth 4-1 later on the day.
Arsenal had a goal by Leandro Trossard ruled out by VAR in the first half but it was the Belgian who played the pass which allowed Brazilian Martinelli to score in the 46th minute.
"We deserved the result and we are so happy with the three points," Martinelli told Sky Sports. "We needed to win any way we could and we managed to do it."
Arsenal, bidding for a first title since 2004, have 57 points from 24 games played while champions City are on 55 after their 25th game at Bournemouth.
