Arsenal defeat Leicester 4:3, five lessons for the Gunners

Arsenal 4 Leicester 3: five takeaways

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Mohamed Elneny (L) and Danny Welbeck (R) after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 11: Alexandre Lacazette (obscured) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

The home support must improve

Arsenal fans are not known for their patience. They are often accused of being unsupportive of their team and not providing a home field advantage. The Emirates Stadium has at times been totally devoid of atmosphere.

The fans did their part against Leicester. They sang their hearts out, applauded their players and created a wall of sound that helped inspire their side. It almost sounded as if Arsenal were playing at a new ground.

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Of course it’s just one match. Yet, if Arsenal fans can get behind the team this year instead of fighting each other they can help play a part in the club’s successes. There is a reason that fans are referred to as the 12th man.

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