FT Arsenal 2 - 1
Aston Villa
Commentary:
90+6' Today's attendance is 60012.
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Arsenal: 60%, Aston Villa: 40%.
90+6' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Digne from Aston Villa trips Takehiro Tomiyasu
90+5' Rob Holding wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
90+5' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90+4' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90+4' Arsenal start a counter attack.
90+4' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+4' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+2' Takehiro Tomiyasu from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
90' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90' Ball possession: Arsenal: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
89' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
89' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
88' Edward Nketiah is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
88' Gabriel Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Edward Nketiah in a tactical substitution.
88' Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by Rob Holding in a tactical substitution.
87' Jacob Ramsey is penalised for pushing Aaron Ramsdale.
87' Leon Bailey swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
86' Emile Smith Rowe relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Gabriel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Douglas Luiz wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
85' Ball possession: Arsenal: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
85' Goal kick for Arsenal.
84' A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
84' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' The game is restarted.
83' Boubacar Kamara is leaving the field to be replaced by Danny Ings in a tactical substitution.
82' Aaron Ramsdale is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
82' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
82' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
81' Martin Oedegaard is injured and is replaced by Emile Smith Rowe.
80' Granit Xhaka from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: Arsenal: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
80' Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Bukayo Saka
80' Today's attendance is 60012.
80' Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Dangerous challenge by Takehiro Tomiyasu from Arsenal. Lucas Digne on the receiving end of that.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal trips Jacob Ramsey
78' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
77' Takehiro Tomiyasu made the key pass for the goal!
77' Bukayo Saka provided the assist for the goal.
77' G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Martinelli scores with the left foot!77' Bukayo Saka creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
77' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
76' Ball possession: Arsenal: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa trips Albert Sambi Lokonga
76' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
75' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
74' G O O O A A A L - Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa scores from outside the box with the right foot!74' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
74' Granit Xhaka from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Douglas Luiz swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
73' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
73' John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Douglas Luiz in a tactical substitution.
73' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Philippe Coutinho in a tactical substitution.
73' Good effort by Leon Bailey as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
73' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
72' Goal kick for Arsenal.
71' Matty Cash goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
71' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
71' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
70' Ball possession: Arsenal: 62%, Aston Villa: 38%.
70' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Arsenal start a counter attack.
70' Takehiro Tomiyasu wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
70' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
70' Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
69' A shot by Gabriel Martinelli is blocked.
68' Yellow card for John McGinn.
68' Reckless challenge there. John McGinn commits a rough foul on Martin Oedegaard
67' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
67' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
67' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
66' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
66' Gabriel Jesus is penalised for pushing Emiliano Buendia.
65' Ball possession: Arsenal: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
64' Ben White is leaving the field to be replaced by Takehiro Tomiyasu in a tactical substitution.
64' Matty Cash from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
63' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Gabriel Jesus goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
63' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
62' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal trips Lucas Digne
61' Jacob Ramsey relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Arsenal start a counter attack.
60' Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Ball possession: Arsenal: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
59' Dangerous challenge by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa. Bukayo Saka on the receiving end of that.
59' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
57' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' The game is restarted.
56' Ball possession: Arsenal: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
56' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
56' Obstruction as Gabriel Jesus cuts off the run of Emiliano Martinez. A free-kick is awarded.
56' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Martin Oedegaard sends a direct free kick on target, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
54' Yellow card for Ezri Konsa.
54' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gabriel Jesus
54' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
53' Ezri Konsa wins an air challenge against Gabriel Jesus
53' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
52' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
52' A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
52' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
51' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
51' Goal kick for Arsenal.
50' Ball possession: Arsenal: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
50' Granit Xhaka hand-balls.
50' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Boubacar Kamara is penalised for pushing Gabriel Martinelli.
49' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
49' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Yellow card for William Saliba.
48' William Saliba from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
48' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Granit Xhaka wins an air challenge against Emiliano Buendia
46' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
46' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
46' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Arsenal: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
45+3' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45+2' Gabriel Martinelli shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
45+2' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' Ball possession: Arsenal: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Good effort by Kieran Tierney as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45' A shot by Kieran Tierney is blocked.
45' Good effort by Gabriel Jesus as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45' Martin Oedegaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
44' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
44' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
42' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Gabriel Jesus
41' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Arsenal: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
39' Yellow card for Martin Oedegaard.
39' Martin Oedegaard is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
39' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
39' Tyrone Mings could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
39' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
38' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Gabriel Jesus wins an air challenge against Tyrone Mings
37' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Arsenal: 65%, Aston Villa: 35%.
35' Aston Villa 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.
33' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal is ruled offside.
31' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
30' G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Jesus reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!30' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Ball possession: Arsenal: 63%, Aston Villa: 37%.
30' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
29' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
29' Jacob Ramsey successfully blocks the shot
29' Gabriel from Arsenal heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
29' Gabriel wins an air challenge against Jacob Ramsey
29' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
28' John McGinn from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' Good effort by Emiliano Buendia as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
27' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
26' Gabriel Jesus wins an air challenge against Tyrone Mings
26' Granit Xhaka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
26' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Arsenal: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
25' Albert Sambi Lokonga wins an air challenge against Emiliano Buendia
24' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
24' Oooh... that was a sitter! Bukayo Saka should have scored from that position
23' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
23' Gabriel Martinelli creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
23' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Gabriel wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
22' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
22' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Arsenal: 61%, Aston Villa: 39%.
20' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Arsenal start a counter attack.
20' Gabriel Martinelli makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
18' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Boubacar Kamara is penalised for pushing Gabriel Jesus.
17' Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
17' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
17' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
16' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
16' A shot by Martin Oedegaard is blocked.
16' Boubacar Kamara successfully blocks the shot
16' A shot by Martin Oedegaard is blocked.
16' Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Jacob Ramsey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
15' Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
15' Ball possession: Arsenal: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
14' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
13' Yellow card for Jacob Ramsey.
13' Reckless challenge there. Jacob Ramsey commits a rough foul on Gabriel Martinelli
13' Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
12' Gabriel shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
12' Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
12' A shot by Gabriel is blocked.
12' Boubacar Kamara successfully blocks the shot
12' A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
12' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
12' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
12' A shot by Gabriel is blocked.
11' William Saliba creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
11' Gabriel Martinelli goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
11' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
11' Good effort by Gabriel Jesus as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
11' Martin Oedegaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
10' Ball possession: Arsenal: 67%, Aston Villa: 33%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa trips Albert Sambi Lokonga
10' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
9' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Ben White
9' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
8' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Gabriel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
7' Gabriel Jesus relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' The match resumes with a drop ball.
6' Ball possession: Arsenal: 66%, Aston Villa: 34%.
5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
5' John McGinn wins an air challenge against Albert Sambi Lokonga
5' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
4' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Goal kick for Arsenal.
3' Emiliano Buendia goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
3' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
3' Gabriel Martinelli is penalised for pushing Lucas Digne.
3' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2' John McGinn is penalised for pushing Martin Oedegaard.
1' Lucas Digne is penalised for pushing Gabriel Jesus.
1' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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