With no recognised striker available, Mikel Arteta opted for Leandro Trossard to lead the line which meant Ethan Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling - on a rare start - were tasked to provide support from the flanks.
There was a slight improvement from the Gunners early in the second half as Nwaneri was inches away from breaking the deadlock whilst Sterling had a half chance after being teed up by Declan Rice.
Trossard spurned two chances after failing to sort out his feet whilst Sterling was caught offside a number of times before seeing an effort deflected behind for a corner.
Despite all of Arsenal’s possession, Leicester had the best chance right on the stroke of half-time when Victor Kristiansen picked out an unmarked Wilfred Ndidi in the area but the midfielder put his header wide.
Arteta rolled the dice in search of a goal, taking off Sterling and replacing him with Mikel Merino in a switch that would prove to be a masterstroke.
