The roar that rose from the Emirates was less a welcome and more a challenge.
Arsenal were back, and so was the boy genius.
Izan Hernandez jogged out alongside Nwaneri and Declan Rice as the sun crept through the slight September haze, casting long shadows over a crisp green pitch.
The commentary buzzed into life.
"Welcome back to the Emirates, where Arsenal, fresh from a dominant performance over Manchester City and Wednesday's 5-1 Carabao cup thrashing of Bolton Wanderers—host newly promoted Leicester City.
But the name on everyone's lips? Izan Hernandez. Just sixteen, and already the talk of football. Two goals, one assist, and a performance against City that some are calling generational. Can he do it again tonight against a Jamie Vardy-led Leicester?"
Kick-off came sharp and fast.
Arsenal dominated the early exchanges, settling into their rhythm like an orchestra playing a well-rehearsed overture.
