Welbeck reignites title race as Arsenal overcome Leicester

Striker scores stoppage time winner in first appearance for nine months as Gunners close the gap to two points

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Arsenal 2 Leicester 1.

It was the match of the Premier League season and one that produced a fittingly thrilling finale. Danny Welbeck was the unlikely hero for Arsenal, rising in the fourth and final minute of stoppage time to head home Mesut Ozil's free kick and complete a stunning comeback for Arsenal.

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