Skelly’s crucial block was the ‘turning point’ for Arsenal in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Leicester City. It looked like the Gunners were heading for a draw against Van Nistelrooy’s team, before Mikel Merino scored two late goals to secure all three points.

The Leicester City manager reacts to the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, with his side denied by Gunners substitute Mikel Merino, the substitute scoring twice in the last 10 minutes

Wilfred Ndidi's return from injury has been a boost for the team and Van Nistelrooy explained: "It starts with his personality, which is excellent. Then it is his leadership and his playing capabilities. He has an enormous reach on the pitch, on and off the ball. The complete package of him as a character and a player has lifted the team."

Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that three of his injured Leicester players are in contention to return against Arsenal. Leicester welcome Premier League title challengers Arsenal to the King Power Stadium looking to bounce back f rom a rather controversial FA Cup fourth round exit to Manchester United.

Ruud van Nistelrooy insists Arsenal have a deep enough squad to cope with the absence of Kai Havertz’s ahead of their Premier League match against Leicester City on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side were dealt a huge blow this week as Havertz was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury.