FT Aston Villa 1 - 0
Arsenal
Commentary:
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
90+5' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
90+5' Daniel Ceballos puts in a cross...
90+4' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
90+4' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Henri Lansbury in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+2' Kieran Tierney from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' After a tactical foul, Joseph Willock sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Arsenal trips John McGinn
90' Kieran Tierney from Arsenal sends a deflected cross into the box.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips Granit Xhaka
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
90' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
89' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Granit Xhaka puts in a cross...
88' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
88' Tyrone Mings clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
88' Nicolas Pepe swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Yellow card for Matt Targett.
86' Dangerous challenge by Matt Targett from Aston Villa. Nicolas Pepe on the receiving end of that.
86' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
85' Goal kick for Arsenal.
85' Matt Targett from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
85' Could be a good chance here as Keinan Davis from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Daniel Ceballos
84' Marvelous Nakamba relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Kieran Tierney of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
84' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
83' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' John McGinn from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
82' Poor play by Sead Kolasinac as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
82' The referee signals a free kick as Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal trips Ezri Konsa
81' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Yellow card for Sead Kolasinac.
80' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trezeguet
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
79' Cedric Soares is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Willock in a tactical substitution.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Alexandre Lacazette
79' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
78' John McGinn tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
77' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
77' POST! A header by Edward Nketiah hits the post!
77' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
77' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
76' Goal kick for Arsenal.
76' How did he miss that? Keinan Davis has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
76' Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
74' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
73' Conor Hourihane is leaving the field to be replaced by Marvelous Nakamba in a tactical substitution.
73' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' The referee signals a free kick as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal trips Mbwana Samatta
73' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
72' Mbwana Samatta is leaving the field to be replaced by Keinan Davis in a tactical substitution.
72' Kieran Tierney from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Yellow card for Douglas Luiz.
71' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Pepe
71' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
70' The game is restarted.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
69' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
69' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
68' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
68' Nicolas Pepe puts in a cross...
68' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
68' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
67' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
67' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Nicolas Pepe
66' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
65' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
64' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
64' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
64' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
64' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
63' The referee signals a free kick as Edward Nketiah from Arsenal trips Tyrone Mings
62' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Jack Grealish puts in a cross...
61' The referee shows Alexandre Lacazette the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
61' The ref blows his whistle. Alexandre Lacazette charged Jack Grealish from behind and it's a free-kick
60' Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by Kieran Tierney in a tactical substitution.
60' David Luiz is injured and is replaced by Nicolas Pepe.
60' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Rob Holding from Arsenal trips Mbwana Samatta
59' Frederic Guilbert relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Alexandre Lacazette puts in a cross...
58' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
58' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' The referee signals a free kick as Matt Targett from Aston Villa trips Edward Nketiah
57' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
57' Frederic Guilbert sees his shot deflected off target
57' John McGinn from Aston Villa heads the ball to a team mate.
56' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
56' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
56' John McGinn from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal is ruled offside.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
55' Frederic Guilbert relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
55' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
55' A shot by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is blocked.
54' Poor play by Tyrone Mings as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
54' Edward Nketiah puts in a cross...
54' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Alexandre Lacazette relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Conor Hourihane swings in a cross from the free kick.
53' David Luiz is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
52' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
52' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
51' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
51' Bukayo Saka goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
51' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
51' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Jack Grealish relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Granit Xhaka puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
49' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
49' Rob Holding clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
49' Jack Grealish puts in a cross...
49' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
48' Jack Grealish from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
48' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Conor Hourihane puts in a cross...
47' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
47' Mbwana Samatta from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Lucas Torreira is leaving the field to be replaced by Granit Xhaka in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
45+3' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
45+3' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+2' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
45+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Arsenal.
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
45' Jack Grealish fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
44' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
44' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
44' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
43' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
43' Trezeguet sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
42' Jack Grealish puts in a cross...
42' Alexandre Lacazette relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
42' Frederic Guilbert from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
42' Could be a good chance here as Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
41' Trezeguet from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
40' Lucas Torreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Trezeguet puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.
39' Mbwana Samatta from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
39' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
38' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is ruled offside.
38' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
37' Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
37' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
37' Could be a good chance here as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
35' Yellow card for Lucas Torreira.
35' Dangerous challenge by Lucas Torreira from Arsenal. Conor Hourihane on the receiving end of that.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Alexandre Lacazette
34' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
34' The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Trezeguet
33' Jack Grealish relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
33' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Lucas Torreira relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Conor Hourihane swings in a cross from the free kick.
32' Mbwana Samatta comes back onto the field.
31' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Torreira from Arsenal trips Jack Grealish
31' The game is restarted.
31' Mbwana Samatta is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
30' Mbwana Samatta is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
29' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
29' Daniel Ceballos fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
29' Cedric Soares swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa trips Alexandre Lacazette
27' Tyrone Mings provided the assist for the goal.
27' G O O O A A A L - Trezeguet volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!27' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa heads the ball to a team mate.
27' Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
26' David Luiz clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
26' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
25' Ahmed El Mohamady is injured and is replaced by Frederic Guilbert.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.
24' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
24' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Edward Nketiah from Arsenal trips Matt Targett
23' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
22' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' The referee signals a free kick as Cedric Soares from Arsenal trips John McGinn
22' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
21' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
20' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Conor Hourihane relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
20' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
20' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
20' Pepe Reina relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
19' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
19' Cedric Soares from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
19' Cedric Soares from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' The referee signals a free kick as Edward Nketiah from Arsenal trips Jack Grealish
17' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
16' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
16' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
15' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa trips Alexandre Lacazette
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 51%, Arsenal: 49%.
15' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal commits a foul by elbowing Matt Targett
14' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Cedric Soares from Arsenal trips Jack Grealish
13' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
12' Douglas Luiz is penalised for pushing Alexandre Lacazette.
12' Ahmed El Mohamady comes back onto the field.
11' The game is restarted.
11' Ahmed El Mohamady is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
10' Ahmed El Mohamady is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
10' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Matt Targett sends a long ball upfield.
9' A shot by Lucas Torreira is blocked.
9' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
8' Pepe Reina clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
8' Poor play by Ahmed El Mohamady as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
8' Goal kick for Arsenal.
8' A chance presents itself to John McGinn from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
7' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
7' Sead Kolasinac relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Jack Grealish puts in a cross...
7' The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Ahmed El Mohamady
6' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
5' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Arsenal: 43%.
4' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Conor Hourihane relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
4' The referee signals a free kick as Trezeguet from Aston Villa trips Alexandre Lacazette
3' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Lucas Torreira
2' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Ahmed El Mohamady puts in a cross...
1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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