Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder trends after own goal for Leicester City against Arsenal.
At the Emirates Stadium, a close-range shot by Kai Havertz in the ninth minute of stoppage time and an own goal by Wilfred Ndidi in the 94th minute kept Leicester City from getting a with Arsenal.
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In a Premier League encounter, the Gunners defeated the Foxes 4-2 even though the opposition overcame a two-goal deficit in the second half.
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After Gabriel Martinelli guided home Jurrien Timber's cross to give the commanding Gunners a well-earned first-half lead, he then provided the assist for Leandro Trossard to convert the second goal just before halftime.
James Justin's header from Facundo Buonanotte's free kick struck Havertz as it entered to give Leicester City a lifeline a minute into the second half.
A little over an hour later, Justin got his second as he met Ndidi's ball with a twisting volley.
However, Ndidi diverted Trossard's late shot to put the Gunners ahead while Havertz sealed the game from close range.
Arsenal's victory brings them level on points with Manchester City as the Premier League heats up.
Ndidi trends on social media
Following the result, Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder rose to the top of the trends on social media.
Several fans were impressed with Ndidi's performance especially because he got an assist for Leicester City's equalizer.
However, some fans of rival teams were not happy that his own goal was the late breakthrough that Arsenal needed.
Leicester City also decided to use Ndidi as the player of the cover graphic after the loss which sparked conversations.
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