If anything, Morgan enhanced his own with another obdurate display that told us everything about his particular strengths. City’s captain, you see, does not complicate his game in a way that he may have at the City Ground.
One moment at the Emirates perfectly demonstrated this point. Closed down in the corner but not under heavy pressure, he put his foot through the ball to find the back of the stand. In many ways, it was an unusual sight. So often these days you see defenders take a chance, refuse the indignity of conceding a throw-in.
But that kind of thing doesn't bother Morgan, nor does the prospect of completing the dirty work. For confirmation, you could ask Olivier Giroud, denied several times by his conscientious opponent who proved particularly adept at smothering near-post opportunities.
It was an instinctive nose for danger serving Morgan so well, plus a useful understanding with Robert Huth, who has made such a difference since arriving last June.
Together, this pair forms quite a barrier, one built on height and power and, in Morgan’s case, an almost naïve honesty. Because while Huth is not averse to dabbling in the dark arts, Morgan will play by the book to a large degree.
Mind you, it was enough to persuade Nigel Pearson to make him captain not long after a £1m transfer from Forest. Not that the 32 year-old is especially vocal. Quietly spoken, he leads by example more than anything else.
Pleasingly for Leicester, though, it is proving a very good example. As the only outfield player to complete every minute of every league game so far, his stamina, fitness and consistency cannot be questioned.
Quite a feat when you consider Morgan was denied any kind of a break last summer when he led Jamaica through, not one, but two international tournaments, the Copa America and Gold Cup.
Who dominated at Emirates?
As a result, he will doubtless enjoy a little rest now, with Leicester not playing again for a fortnight. When they return, though, you can bet that Morgan will be ready for the final push.
He is, after all, in dreamland right now. A career that seemed destined to be remembered as solid might end up being written in football folklore.
Moment of the weekend
When Danny Welbeck walked back into the dressing room, everyone started chanting his name. All those Arsenal players knew what their teammate had endured because ten months out of action will take its toll on anyone. So for Welbeck to score that dramatic winning goal against Leicester in the dying moments was indeed a special moment. He deserved all the adulation.
Villain of the weekend
Danny Simpson, like the rest of his teammates, has been excellent this season. Hardly put a foot wrong. But unfortunately for Leicester City, he did on Sunday. Booked only minutes earlier, Simpson should have known better than to pull back Olivier Giroud. He stormed off the pitch, disgusted at the decision. But Simpson must have realised deep down that he had let down his mates.
Heroes of the weekend
Let's give this award to the powers that be at Stoke City who are apparently on the verge of freezing season ticket prices for the ninth season running. That is some effort, not to say a great example to all their Premier League counterparts. Even better, those fans are now paying to watch a highly entertaining team. Stoke’s trouncing of Bournemouth points to an exciting (and affordable) time ahead.
- Telegraph