Leicester and Arsenal fans clash after the final whistle of their Premier League draw at King Power Stadium
As Arsenal travel to the King Power Stadium this weekend for a Premier League match, we look back at one of such clashes in the past.
Supporters from both sides clashed, and security had to intervene before tempers flared.
After Leicester’s match against Arsenal, fans clashed, threatening to escalate the situation.
After the draw at the King Power Stadium, tempers rose between both sets of supporters, prompting stewards to interfere.
The security personnel appeared to have the situation under control, as masses began to evacuate following a brief standoff.
The champions and Arsene Wenger’s side drew 0-0 on Saturday night, with little incident.
Both teams are winless in their first two Premier League games, with Leicester tormenting the visitors on Saturday evening.
Theo Walcott threatened, but Foxes goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was hardly called into meaningful action.
It only contributed to the rising cries for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who was pushed to spend by the travelling fans, to sign a new striker after the visitors failed to capitalise on their territorial control.
Danny Drinkwater’s strong penalty claims for the hosts were turned down, while Jamie Vardy, who spurned Arsenal in the summer before signing a new contract with Leicester, and his teammates blasted blanks.
The last outing of Leicester city against the gunners at home resulted in a 3 nil to the Foxes with Vardy scoring two.
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