Leicester 3-0 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis

#4. Tielemans and Maddison run the show

Maddison was superb against Arsenal

Brendan Rodgers fielded a 4-2-3-1 system for Arsenal’s visit with Tielemans and Maddison functioning as attacking midfielders. While the former started as the No.10, the latter was entrusted with the responsibility of manning the left flank. However, as the game progressed, the Englishman ventured in-field and wreaked havoc at the King Power Stadium.

Maddison’s smart positioning had Maitland-Niles in tangles for 36 minutes and it culminated with the Arsenal defender fouling him to get sent off. In addition, the midfielder’s forays into the middle third allowed Ben Chilwell to overlap.

Throughout the game, the former Norwich man ran rings around the Gunners’ rear-guard and he played a major role in the opening goal too.

After finding space between the lines, Maddison clipped a delicious pass into the path of Tielemans. The Belgian made no mistake and planted his header authoritatively into the bottom corner.

Apart from the goal, the on-loan midfielder controlled the tempo of the game and rarely allowed the Arsenal defenders a sniff of the ball.

Before moving to England, tons of fans had heard about the quality Tielemans possessed. Yet, an unconvincing spell at Monaco cast him into the periphery.

However, with him firing on all cylinders for Leicester, the hype around the midfielder has again hit fever pitch.

And on Sunday, Tielemans showcased why that fanfare might not be too unwarranted.