Arsenal 4-3 Leicester City: Three things we learned

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City and Granit Xhaka of Arsenal compete for a header 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: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City is closed down by Sead Kolasinac (L) and Danny Welbeck (R) of Arsenal 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) /

Riyad Mahrez is back

There’s no better way to demonstrate your professionalism than to put in a shift and bring your A-game to the match. Against the North Londoners, Riyad Mahrez did just that as he showed what Leicester City will miss if and when he is gone.

The Algerian, even though he was nutmegged by Sead Kolasinac, performed with the sort of elan that saw him being crowned the PFA Player of the Year in 2016, tracking back when needed and bursting forward to tear the Gunners to pieces. If he stays, Leicester City’s attack force will be on another level.