FT Arsenal 3 - 1
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+5' Arsenal with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
90+4' Leon Bailey goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Nuno Tavares from Arsenal trips Leon Bailey
90+2' Dangerous challenge by Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal. John McGinn on the receiving end of that.
90+2' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+1' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
90+1' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in a tactical substitution.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
90' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
90' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
89' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
88' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Could be a good chance here as Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Ainsley Maitland-Niles relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Matty Cash swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Nuno Tavares fouls Matty Cash.
87' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' The game is restarted.
86' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Arsenal: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
85' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
85' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
84' The referee is not having the complaints from Douglas Luiz who is given a yellow card for dissent
84' The referee signals a free kick as Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal trips Douglas Luiz
84' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
84' Goal kick for Arsenal.
83' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
82' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
82' A great goal by Jacob Ramsey
82' Leon Bailey provided the assist for the goal.
82' G O O O A A A L - Jacob Ramsey scores with the right foot!82' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
81' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Matt Targett from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
81' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Emile Smith Rowe puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Arsenal: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
79' Martin Oedegaard sends a direct free kick on target, but the keeper saves it.
79' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
78' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
77' Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Anwar El-Ghazi in a tactical substitution.
77' Tyrone Mings is penalised for pushing Ben White.
77' John McGinn puts in a cross...
76' Thomas Partey fouls John McGinn.
76' Takehiro Tomiyasu relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
74' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Ollie Watkins puts in a cross...
74' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
74' Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal chips the ball into the penalty box.
74' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Arsenal start a counter attack.
73' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
73' Albert Sambi Lokonga is leaving the field to be replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles in a tactical substitution.
73' A chance presents itself to Thomas Partey from Arsenal but his header goes wide
73' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
72' Ezri Konsa clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
72' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang releases a shot, it's parried by Emiliano Martinez but he can't hold onto it...
71' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
71' Leon Bailey shoots from outside the box, but Aaron Ramsdale has it under control
71' Albert Sambi Lokonga could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
70' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
70' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
69' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
69' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
68' The game is restarted.
68' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
68' Alexandre Lacazette is injured and is replaced by Martin Oedegaard.
67' Alexandre Lacazette is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' After a tactical foul, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
66' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fouls Douglas Luiz.
66' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
66' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
66' Some neat football here as Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal plays a 1-2 with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
66' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Arsenal: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
65' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Could be a good chance here as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
65' Arsenal start a counter attack.
64' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
64' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
64' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Ings from Aston Villa trips Gabriel
63' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Emiliano Buendia puts in a cross...
63' Alexandre Lacazette relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Matt Targett from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
62' Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal makes a great save.
62' Should have been a goal! Emiliano Buendia gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Aaron Ramsdale!
62' Matt Targett puts in a cross...
62' Gabriel fouls Leon Bailey.
61' A shot by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is blocked.
61' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
61' Today's attendance is 59496.
60' The referee shows Matt Targett the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Matt Targett from Aston Villa trips Bukayo Saka
60' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Arsenal: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
60' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
59' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
59' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
59' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
58' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
56' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provided the assist for the goal.
56' GOAL! - Emile Smith Rowe score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.56' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56' Could be a good chance here as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
55' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
55' That's a great ball by Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
55' Ball possession: Arsenal: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
55' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
54' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Dangerous challenge by Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa. Thomas Partey on the receiving end of that.
53' Good effort by Albert Sambi Lokonga as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53' Great defending by Matt Targett from Aston Villa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
53' A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
53' Albert Sambi Lokonga carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
53' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
52' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Emile Smith Rowe relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' John McGinn puts in a cross...
51' John McGinn from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
51' John McGinn sees his shot deflected off target
51' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
51' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box.
51' Nuno Tavares relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Matt Targett from Aston Villa sends a deflected cross into the box.
50' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
50' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
50' Bukayo Saka fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
50' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
49' Albert Sambi Lokonga sees his shot deflected off target
49' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
49' Arsenal start a counter attack.
49' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa successfully directs a ball squarely in the box and finds a team mate.
48' Takehiro Tomiyasu relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Matt Targett from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
47' Ollie Watkins forces a good save from Aaron Ramsdale who turns the ball behind for a corner!
47' Could be a good chance here as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Aston Villa with an attacking substitution here.
46' Axel Tuanzebe is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+8' Arsenal has been the better team in this half
45+8' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+8' Ball possession: Arsenal: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
45+7' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+6' G O O O A A A L - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!45+6' HE MISSES! - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang takes the spot-kick but Emiliano Martinez blocks it!45+5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
45+5' PENALTY - Matt Targett from Aston Villa concedes a penalty for tripping Alexandre Lacazette.
45+5' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Arsenal!
45+4' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
45+4' Great vision by John McGinn from Aston Villa as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
45+3' Alexandre Lacazette puts in a cross...
45+3' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+3' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+3' Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Nuno Tavares puts in a cross...
45+2' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
45+2' John McGinn swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+1' After a tactical foul, Albert Sambi Lokonga sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45+1' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45' A chance presents itself to Thomas Partey from Arsenal but his header goes wide
45' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
45' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
44' Axel Tuanzebe clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Could be a good chance here as Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
44' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
43' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Emiliano Buendia puts in a cross...
43' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
42' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
41' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
40' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
40' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Arsenal: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
39' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
38' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
37' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
37' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Dangerous challenge by Nuno Tavares from Arsenal. Emiliano Buendia on the receiving end of that.
36' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
36' Nuno Tavares shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
36' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Arsenal: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
35' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
34' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
32' The referee shows John McGinn the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
32' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Albert Sambi Lokonga
32' Nuno Tavares fouls Douglas Luiz.
31' Alexandre Lacazette is penalised for pushing Emiliano Martinez.
31' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
31' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa makes a great save.
31' Should have been a goal! Bukayo Saka gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Emiliano Martinez!
31' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
31' Could be a good chance here as Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
30' Arsenal start a counter attack.
30' Ball possession: Arsenal: 59%, Aston Villa: 41%.
30' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
29' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
29' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
28' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' The referee runs back to show Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa a yellow card for the previous foul.
27' The match is very one-sided right now. Arsenal are clearly dominating possession
27' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Alexandre Lacazette but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
26' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
26' Bukayo Saka is penalised for pushing Tyrone Mings.
25' Goal kick for Arsenal.
25' Ball possession: Arsenal: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
25' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Matt Targett from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Matty Cash puts in a cross...
24' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
23' Arsenal managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
23' Emile Smith Rowe provided the assist for the goal.
23' G O O O A A A L - Thomas Partey from Arsenal heads the ball home!23' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
22' Nuno Tavares sees his shot deflected off target
22' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
21' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
21' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
20' Ball possession: Arsenal: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
20' SITTER! Thomas Partey misses a clear cut opportunity as his volley hits the post!
20' Poor play by Tyrone Mings as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
20' Bukayo Saka swings in a cross from the free kick.
19' Tyrone Mings is penalised for pushing Bukayo Saka.
19' Arsenal plays a short goal kick.
18' Matty Cash from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
18' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
18' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
17' Takehiro Tomiyasu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
17' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
17' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is ruled offside.
15' Ball possession: Arsenal: 58%, Aston Villa: 42%.
15' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
14' That's a great ball by Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
14' The match resumes with a drop ball.
13' Alexandre Lacazette is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
13' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
12' The referee signals a free kick as Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal trips John McGinn
12' A shot by Emile Smith Rowe is blocked.
12' Poor play by Matt Targett as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
11' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
11' Matt Targett clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
11' Nuno Tavares puts in a cross...
11' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
10' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
10' Nuno Tavares relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
10' Ball possession: Arsenal: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
10' Ben White clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
10' Matty Cash from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' John McGinn from Aston Villa sends a deflected cross into the box.
9' Thomas Partey is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
9' Alexandre Lacazette fouls Ezri Konsa.
8' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' The game is restarted.
7' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
7' Obstruction as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cuts off the run of Emiliano Martinez. A free-kick is awarded.
7' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but Emiliano Martinez runs out to collect the ball
7' Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
6' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
6' Thomas Partey is penalised for pushing Emiliano Buendia.
5' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 82%, Aston Villa: 18%.
5' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
5' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
5' Matty Cash could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
4' Aston Villa plays a short goal kick.
4' Bukayo Saka goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
4' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
4' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
3' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
2' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
2' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
2' The game is restarted.
2' The referee shows Ollie Watkins the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
1' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Gabriel
1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
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' Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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