We exploit weaknesses. That's not 'cheating', says Arsenal's Declan Rice

Arsenal's decisive third goal against Leicester on Saturday was their 26th from a set piece since the start of last season. 

RELIEF: Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates their 94th minute goal which finally broke Leicester resistence at the Emirates Stadium. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

MIKEL ARTÉTA calmly tried to cut through the post-match delirium of an injury-time victory, on the day title rivals Man City dropped points, by reminding Arsenal players and supporters they have played only six games. “It is only September,” he stated.

Midfielder Declan Rice, meanwhile, was a couple of rooms away offering an insight into the stress levels already running through the Arsenal camp. The season is young, but they have had to negotiate away days at Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City as well as a Champions League tie at Atalanta in the opening month or so.