Villanov’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez scored an own goal in stoppage time
Arsenal away won Aston Villa in the match of the 24th round English Premier League – 4:2.
Already in the 5th minute of the meeting, Ollie Watkins put Aston Villa ahead. It should be noted that the hosts’ goal attack started after Oleksandr Zinchenko’s mistake. Arsenal quickly equalized through the efforts of Bukayo Saka.
Philippe Coutinho returned the lead to Aston Villa in the 31st minute. The Gunners bounced back after the break – Zinchenko aimed a shot from outside the penalty area. This is the debut goal of the Ukrainian for Arsenal and the first in the Premier League.
In stoppage time, the Gunners managed to get a strong-willed victory. First, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez scored an own goal, and Gabriel Martinelli put an end to the match, sending the ball into an empty net.
Arsenal broke a four-match streak without a win in all competitions. Mikel Arteta’s team is in first place in the standings, three points ahead of Manchester City. Citizens today will play with Nottingham Forest (beginning at 17:00). Aston Villa is in 11th position.
In the next round on February 25, Arsenal will meet Leicester away, and Aston Villa will play against Everton Vitaliy Mikolenko.
- APL. 24th round
Aston Villa – Arsenal – 2:4 (2:1)
goals: Watkins, 5, Coutinho, 31 – Saka, 16, Zinchenko, 61, Martinez, 90 + 3 (own goal), Martinelli, 90 + 8
Source: Sportarena
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