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Arsenal failed to return to the top of the Premier League standings after being humiliated by their guests, Aston Villa. The London Cannon gave up two goals without reply.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa is presented at the Emirates Stadium in the 33rd week of the Premier League, Sunday (15/4/2024) early morning WIB. The two teams played a goalless draw in the first half.
Aston Villa roared in the second half by scoring two goals. Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins became Arsenal’s nightmare, while ensuring Enai Emery’s men won 2-0.
This result means Arsenal is stuck in second place in the Premier League standings with 71 points, two points behind Manchester City. Aston Villa returned to the top four with 63 points.
The Course of the Match
Arsenal got their first chance in the tenth minute. Kai Havertz’s shot in the penalty box was blocked by Emiliano Martinez.
Arsenal had another golden opportunity seven minutes later. Gabriel Jesus’ header near the goal still missed the target.
Arsenal continued to attack Aston Villa’s defense. Bukayo Saka’s header in the 38th minute flew over the Aston Villa crossbar.
Aston Villa almost scored a goal a minute later. Ollie Watkins’ shot along the ground hit the goalpost.
Martinez made a brilliant save not long ago. The Aston Villa goalkeeper blocked Leandro Trossards’ tap-in ball with his foot. The score 0-0 was the final result of the first half.
Arsenal continued to surround Aston Villa’s defense after half-time. There were no dangerous chances until the 60th minute.
Aston Villa actually got a golden opportunity in the 61st minute. Youri Tielemans’ curled shot hit the crossbar.
Arsenal threatened again two minutes later. Gabriel Jesus’ shot from outside the penalty box was blocked by Martinez.
GOL! Aston Villa broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute. Substitute Leon Bailey got his name on the scoreboard.
Bailey grabbed Lucas Digne’s low cross from the left side. Villa leads 1-0.
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GOL! Aston Villa doubled their lead three minutes later. This time it was Ollie Watkins’ turn to silence Emirates Stadium.
Starting from a counter-attack, Youri Tielemans sent a high ball to Watkins who then successfully hit the ball with a lob past David Raya. Villa away 2-0.
Arsenal were unable to catch up in the remaining time. A score of 2-0 for Aston Villa was the final result of the match.
Lineup
Arsenal: David Stripe; Ben White (Takehiro Tomiyasu 67′), William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko (Eddie Nketiah 88′); Martin Odegaard (Emile Smith-Rowe 79 minutes), Declan Rice, Kai Havertz; Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus (Jorginho 79′), Leandro Trossard (Gabriel Martinelli 67′).
Aston Villa: Emiliano Martinez; Lucas Worthy, Paul Torres, Diego Carlos, Ezri Consa; Youri Tielemans, John McGinn; Nicolo Zaniolo (Alex Moreno 80′), Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby (Leon Bailey 61′); Ollie Watkins.
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2024-04-14 17:29:02
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