Summary

  • Ozil smashes in from close range

  • Oxlade-Chamberlain drives in from tight angle

  • Gunners had not scored in previous three PL games

  • Win takes Arsenal up to third

  1. 'Something up at City'published at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Man City 1-3 Leicester

    Martin Keown
    Former Arsenal defender on MOTD2 Extra

    "There's something very wrong at Manchester City. They were thumped by Tottenham earlier in the season, they lost heavily to Liverpool, and now Leicester. 

    "Yaya Toure looked half the player he has been on Saturday - has there been an unsettling effect with the news of Pep Guardiola's appointment? They were outclassed. It was almost an embarrassment."

  2. 'Benik? Keep an eye on him'published at 12:45

    Bournemouth v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)

    Benik AfobeImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth have gone big on Benik Afobe facing his former side, with the striker featured on the front of the Cherries' programme.

    Afobe has bagged three goals in his last three games for Bournemouth.

    "Since he's joined Bournemouth, he's scored in almost all of the games that he's played so he's a big threat," says Olivier Giroud. "We need to keep an eye on him, definitely."

  3. 'Arsenal have to wake up'published at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Bournemouth v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)

    Martin Keown
    Former Arsenal defender on MOTD2 Extra

    "For me Arsenal took the whole of October off, the same from January to early February.. You get all these pats on the back, and the players seem to listen to it, but if you are a true warrior you keep going until you get the trophy. 

    "They still have a chance of winning the league, but today is a must-win game, they're under real pressure. They've got to wake up, otherwise it's gone for another year."

  4. Congrats Elneny!published at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Bournemouth v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)

    Wondering why Mohamed Elneny isn't in the Arsenal squad? He's just become a dad!

  5. Breaking team newspublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016
    Breaking

    Bournemouth v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)

    ArsenalImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth are unchanged for the visit of Arsenal, who have made one change - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in for Joel Campbell.

    AFC Bournemouth XI: Boruc, Smith, Francis, Cook, Daniels, Surman, Ritchie, Gosling, Arter, Pugh, Afobe. Subs: Iturbe, King, Stanislas, Federici, Distin, Grabban, O'Kane. 

    Arsenal XI: Cech, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud. Subs: Gibbs, Mertesacker, Ospina, Walcott, Campbell, Coquelin, Iwobi.

  6. Postpublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Bournemouth v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)

    BournemouthImage source, Getty Images

    Cheers Higgy.

    It is a lovely sunny day down on the south coast, but Arsene Wenger won't be thinking about the weather.

    Leicester's stunning win at Manchester City yesterday means the Gunners are eight points off the top of the table. 

    The pressure is on.

  7. Postpublished at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Right then... it's time for me to hand over to Gary Rose.

    Enjoy the football this afternoon. May the best team win and all that.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    #bbcfootball

    Karl Seager: As an Arsenal fan I just hope we don't fall away and keep on battling away to the end of the season and the title.

  9. Can Leicester cope with the pressure?published at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Man City 1-3 Leicester

    Guy Mowbray
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    Jamie VardyImage source, AFP

    "I don't think we ever thought another team would come up to challenge the established sides at the top of the Premier League but Leicester have done, big style.

    "After yesterday's result I was in shock, but was annoyed with myself for being so, because the performances have absolutely brilliant, and it's totally deserved." 

  10. Can Leicester cope with the pressure?published at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Man City 1-3 Leicester

    Martin Keown
    Former Arsenal defender on MOTD2 Extra

    "You look at what Leicester did last season - winning seven in 10 matches under real pressure to stay in the league. Maybe that's bigger pressure than going after a title. It's going to hit them at some point, it's how they deal with it. 

    "To watch Jamie Vardy perform like he does, he's like a skimming stone across water, the modern day Ian Rush - who was a real nightmare to play against. The whole team are so great to watch though, and they are living the dream." 

  11. Edinburgh derbypublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    North of the border, it's Hearts v Hibs in the Scottish Cup. A proper cup tie.

    You can follow all the action over here.

  12. Jose v Pep: King of the Castle round onepublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Through the medium of social media, we've been alerted to a story doing the rounds that Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola both want to buy the same house - a castle in North Wales, which is an hour's drive from Manchester.

    Now this may be a load of you-know-what, but it might be true.

    It's up to you to decide. We just give you the "facts". Over here, external if you're interested.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:13 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    #bbcfootball

    Paul Shuster: Massive respect to Vardy for signing a new contract. Being loyal to the club that gave him a chance rather than selling out.

  14. Coming up...published at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    MOTD2 Extra

    A reminder that MOTD2 Extra will be getting under way in a few moments' time. Watch on BBC Two from 12:15 GMT or follow online on this very page - you'll find the link through the Live Coverage tab.

    Will Perry's joined by Martin Keown, Phil Bardsley and Guy Mowbray to talk through the weekend so far.

    Martin Keown and Phil Bardsley? Is that the toughest line-up we've ever assembled for a Sunday lunchtime? Nails.

  15. Down by the south coastpublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Bournemouth v Arsenal (16:00 GMT)

    I'm just watching pictures of the Arsenal team getting off their team coach in Bournemouth. Arsene Wenger is carrying his own bag, while the rest of his players leg it to the changing room - many with headphones on.

    From what I know about Bournemouth, would Arsene like it down there? Perhaps he's made a weekend of it (hence the bigger bag than normal).

  16. Postpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Chelsea v Man Utd (16:00 GMT)

    When was the last time we were so downbeat about watching a Chelsea versus Manchester United game?

    In all seriousness, are we harking back to the days of Eddie Newton, Ken Monkou and John Spencer?

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

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    Matthew Britton: Chelsea v Man U has a 0-0 feel to it.

  18. 'A game to watch from behind the sofa'published at 12:01 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Chelsea v Man Utd (16:00 GMT)

    Manchester United might have hit form in their last match, scoring three against Stoke to take their goals tally to six in two games, but former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson isn't convinced they will be as attack-minded against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

    "You have to think the Stoke game was a one-off because it’s not been the norm," he told Football Focus. "I gather the players have been to Louis van Gaal and asked to let the handbrake off. There’s no surprise that since then Rooney has started scoring and creating and they look a totally different team. 

    "But they will revert to type against Chelsea with everyone behind the ball. It might be a game to watch from behind the sofa!”

    Hear more from Lawro and former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin here.

    Focus video
  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:59 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

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    We're asking for your suggestions for the cast and title of a Hollywood blockbuster charting Leicester's incredible season.

    Peter McWilliam: The fact nobody has suggested Javier Bardem for Leo Ulloa amazes me!

    Samuel Pett: The late Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Hanks as Wes Morgan and Robert Huth.

  20. The stats don't liepublished at 11:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2016

    Norwich City

    This stat underlines perfectly why Norwich are in more trouble than a truant child...

    Norwich have scored only five goals in their last five games (and four of those were in one game) and conceded 16 goals.

    Delia... that's a recipe for disaster.