Aston Villa vs Arsenal

2022 - 3 - 19

Latest updates from today’s only Premier League game (unknown)

Arsenal tightened their stranglehold on fourth spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park.Bukayo Saka netted the only goal ...

Saka finds space on the edge of the Aston Villa box and attempts to curl the ball into the far post, but it flashes just wide.Grim reading for Villa fans in the opening half.#AVFC had just two touches in the #AFC box in the first half.— Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) March 19, 2022 John McGinn capitalises on an error from Martin Odegaard and fires at goal from outside the box, but the ball curls just wide of the post.The hosts are getting some enjoyment out of putting pressure on the two Arsenal centre-backs, forcing Bernd Leno to play long rather than out from the back.Saka unable to get a shot awaySaka pounces on Jacob Ramsey's miscontrol and carries the ball into the Villa box, yet is stopped in his tracks as he prepares to shoot on goal.Arsenal have started the second half in a similar fashion to the first, controlling the majority of possession. But the striker goes himself and his shot is blocked.First substitution of the gameOllie Watkins makes his way into the Arsenal box and cuts inside before shooting, but his effort deflects off the post!Thomas Partey is booked for a naive challenge on the edge of the box.

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What Bukayo Saka Said To The Referee After Ending Aston Villa vs ... (Sports Illustrated)

Arsenal match-winner Bukayo Saka approached referee Andrew Madley after Saturday's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.

"Champions League is the goal, but we have to stay humble." Twenty-year-old Saka claimed in a post-match interview with BT Sport that he had ended the game with a bloody ankle. What Bukayo Saka Said To The Referee After Ending Aston Villa vs Arsenal With Bloody Ankle

Aston Villa vs Arsenal LIVE! Mikel Arteta's Gunners hoping to ... (Sky Sports)

Premier League match A Villa vs Arsenal 19.03.2022. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal LIVE: Stream details, team news and score ... (Football.London)

The Gunners travel to Villa Park to take on Steven Gerrard's men in the Premier League's Saturday lunchtime kick-off.

A club statement read: “We have made contact with a season ticket holder, who has confirmed that during half time of the match against Liverpool on Wednesday 16 March, he was the victim of racial abuse and a physical attack on his cultural identity. Arsenal is a home for everyone and we take all forms of discriminatory abuse and violence extremely seriously. "Hearing news of a Sikh Arsenal fan who was attacked during the match last night and had his turban removed in the toilets," the tweet said. Villa have a corner but Arsenal counter attack very quickly as Smith Rowe runs up the pitch. His cut back goes to Odegaard who tries to assist ESR but the England man blazes over. The hosts beginning to grow in confidence.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Player ratings, reaction and analysis as Saka ... (iNews)

The England winger's 30th minute strike was enough to seal an invaluable three points for Mikel Arteta's side at Villa Park.

Palace next, Patrick Vieira in charge of that team will want to do something against Arsenal. Lots of tough games coming up. “I think Spurs are actually the favourites to make it into the top four. “Yeah, that’s special,” he said on his goal. Moments later, Saka had a similar effort for Arsenal that had Martinez scrambling hurriedly across his goal. Not long after, Saka was on the receiving end of a tough challenge from England international colleague Tyrone Mings which infuriated his Arsenal teammates. The visitors almost went in front after 10 minutes, only for their former player Emi Martinez to make a miraculous reaction save to prevent Ezri Konsa from scoring an own goal.

Aston Villa v Arsenal LIVE reaction: Saka fires 'outstanding' Gunners ... (talkSPORT.com)

Bukayo Saka fired Arsenal to vital victory at Aston Villa as the Gunners boosted their chances of claiming a top-four finish.Saka was the star for Ars.

Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 1 Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 1 I'm going to run at players; sometimes I need a bit more protection when the opposition is trying to kick me.” We have been working on it and improving, you can see that. “We are better at being more resilient. That’s the most important thing and that’s what’s helping us get these wins.” “I thought we created a lot. We had words at half time to be more aggressive, to get after them more. Second half, it was much better, but when you give teams a head start in this league it is difficult to come back. “Villa are a very good team and to come here is always extremely difficult. The performance was a lot more positive. Then you suffer, but we showed the resilience to win.