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FT: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa - Martinelli pokes in opener before Havertz's second
Havertz has deflected goal ruled out for offside
Tielemans' diving header gives visitors hope before Watkins equaliser
FT: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool, Leicester City 0-2 Fulham, West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Nunez scores late double as Liverpool extend lead at top
FT: Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth - Kluivert hits three as visitors stun hosts
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This is some shout, Decky. Looking forward to seeing the thumbs up and downs ratio on that post.
Not sure if the Bournemouth element or the Arsenal element is the more controversial part!
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Genuinely think both these teams will be in the Champions League next season, especially with Arsenal and Chelsea flagging!
Decky, Londonderry
Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
More sloppy passing from the back from Newcastle.
Fabian Schar is the guilty party this time, but Martin Dubravka is able to get behind David Brook's effort.
Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
Bournemouth get us back under way.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has made a change at half-time.
It comes at the back with Fabian Schar, who has been unwell, replacing Sven Botman.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
A few people might fancy Justin Kluivert, Si.
His first-half double means he has got nine Premier League goals this season now.
Bournemouth have looked really sharp for a side that is missing a recognised striker.
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Bournemouth fan here. Might sound wild, but I almost want us to do not quite so well. Worry we'll get gutted in the summer. 6th-7th, Europa Conference, and one more season of Andoni would be grand.
Si from Bournemouth.
Manchester United record goalscorer Wayne Rooney, speaking to Football Focus: "Really sad last night when I heard the news of his passing, and I want to pass on my condolences to his family because I am sure everyone is grieving, and it is a sad moment.
“A legend of Manchester United and not just a football legend, but a real family man.
"Denis, of course, gets remembered for his time playing football and the goals he scored, but the work he has done for charities and trying to help others who were not as fortunate as him is really great.
"He was a goalscorer, and he knew where the back of the net was."
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Awful first half from NUFC. Howe has a massive blind spot when it comes to being able to beat his former club!
Sam, Belfast Toon fan
HT: Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Neil Lennon
Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, ReutersBournemouth started the game so well on the front foot.
Newcastle got back with a set-play, but it didn't stop Bournemouth's flow.
They thoroughly deserve the lead and it got tasty at the end.
Bournemouth will not want half-time to come. The next 15 minutes will be decisive in the second half.
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No idea what Joelinton brings to the game of football other than charging round the pitch pretending to be a tough guy.
Dan, London
Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
Great save! A loose ball drops for Sandro Tonali in the area and his effort is flying towards the top corner but Kepa is able to push round the post.
That is it for the first-half though, time for a breather.
Bournemouth have been brilliant and played some beautiful football.
Newcastle have been pretty average to be honest.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
Hello! This game really does have a feisty edge to it.
Joelinton goes flying in on Justin Kluivert and goes nowhere near the ball. That came out of frustratin from Tyler Adam tackling Anthony Gordon.
There's then a fair bit of pushing and shoving, including Kluivert wrapping his arm round Joelinton's neck, like a cuddle, and we end up with Attwell booking Joelinton, Kluivert and Adams.
Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
Neil Lennon
Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 Live
Dango Ouattara breaks and as Justin Kluivert runs off the centre-halves, Ouattara slides it in - it is far too easy.
It is nothing more than Bournemouth deserve they have been brilliant.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
Justin Kluivert now has nine Premier League goals this season. He's been superb so far today.
Justin Kluivert
Another brilliant finish!
Newcastle won't be happy with this. Dan Burn plays a little pass into Bruno Guimaraes but he's harried straight away and Bournemouth win the ball back.
Dango Ouattara drives at goal and looks like he is going to shoot but he feeds through for Justin Kluivert.
I thought he was going to get squeezed out by Lewis Hall but he does brilliantly and fires across Martin Dubravka and into the corner for his second goal of the afternoon.
Image source, ReutersNewcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
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Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 Live
There's great belief about this Bournemouth team - they're the better team.
The goal for Newcastle came against the run of play.
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This is becoming pretty end to end.
Anthony Gordon is drifting all over the pitch and he's on the inside right now.
He's able to find space and picks up the ball. He takes on a left-footed strike and it takes a little touch behind for a corner with Kepa scrambling to get across.
Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Image source, Getty ImagesBournemouth really are playing some beautiful football.
Lewis Cook is again able to find space on the right and his cross finds an unmarked Dango Ouattara.
He's having to stretch to a little though and the header loops over the bar.
Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Anthony Gordon finds some space in the centre of the pitch. He turns one way and then the other before eventually threading a pass through to Bruno Guimaraes.
He finds Jacob Murphy but his cross from the right is easily cleared.
Newcastle come again and Guimaraes feeds through for Joelinton but his effort is deflected and easily gathered by Kepa.
Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Referee Stuart Attwell has a few words with Newcastle midfielder Joelinton after a foul on Illia Zabarnyi.
There's a little hand on the chin of the Bournemouth defender but there's nothing more to it.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
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| 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 44 |
| |
| 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 41 |
| |
| 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 38 |
| |
| 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 37 |
| |
| 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 37 |
| |
| 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 36 |
| |
| 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 35 |
| |
| 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 33 |
| |
| 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 31 |
| |
| 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 39 | 1 | 28 |
| |
| 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 27 |
| |
| 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 26 |
| |
| 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 26 |
| |
| 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 32 | 11 | 24 |
| |
| 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 17 |
| |
| 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 16 |
| |
| 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 37 | -17 | 16 |
| |
| 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 14 |
| |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 47 | -34 | 6 |
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Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Arsenal |
2' | Arsenal |
3' | Arsenal |
4' | Arsenal |
5' | Arsenal |
6' | Arsenal |
7' | Arsenal |
8' | Arsenal |
9' | Arsenal |
10' | Arsenal |
11' | Arsenal |
12' | Aston Villa |
13' | Aston Villa |
14' | Aston Villa |
15' | Aston Villa |
16' | Aston Villa |
17' | Arsenal |
18' | Aston Villa |
19' | Aston Villa |
20' | Aston Villa |
21' | Arsenal |
22' | Arsenal |
23' | Arsenal |
24' | Arsenal |
25' | Arsenal |
26' | Arsenal |
27' | Arsenal |
28' | Arsenal |
29' | Arsenal |
30' | Arsenal |
31' | Arsenal |
32' | Aston Villa |
33' | Aston Villa |
34' | Aston Villa |
35' | Aston VillaGoal |
36' | Arsenal |
37' | Arsenal |
38' | Arsenal |
39' | Arsenal |
40' | Arsenal |
41' | Arsenal |
42' | Arsenal |
43' | Arsenal |
44' | Arsenal |
45' | Arsenal |
45'+1 | Arsenal |
45'+2 | Arsenal |
Half time 45'+3 | Arsenal |
46' | Aston Villa |
47' | Arsenal |
48' | Arsenal |
49' | Arsenal |
50' | Arsenal |
51' | Arsenal |
52' | Arsenal |
53' | Arsenal |
54' | Arsenal |
55' | ArsenalGoal |
56' | Arsenal |
57' | Arsenal |
58' | Arsenal |
59' | Arsenal |
60' | Aston VillaGoal |
61' | Aston Villa |
62' | Aston Villa |
63' | Aston Villa |
64' | Aston Villa |
65' | Aston Villa |
66' | Arsenal |
67' | Arsenal |
68' | ArsenalGoal |
69' | Aston Villa |
70' | Arsenal |
71' | Arsenal |
72' | Arsenal |
73' | Aston Villa |
74' | Arsenal |
75' | Arsenal |
76' | Arsenal |
77' | Aston Villa |
78' | Aston Villa |
79' | Aston Villa |
80' | Arsenal |
81' | Arsenal |
82' | Arsenal |
83' | Arsenal |
84' | Arsenal |
85' | Arsenal |
86' | Arsenal |
87' | Aston Villa |
88' | Aston Villa |
89' | Aston Villa |
90' | Arsenal |
90'+1 | Arsenal |
90'+2 | Arsenal |
90'+3 | Arsenal |
90'+4 | Arsenal |
90'+5 | Arsenal |
90'+6 | Arsenal |
90'+7 | Arsenal |
Full time 90'+8 | Arsenal |
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Arsenal lost this exact fixture 2-0 last season – they’ve not lost consecutive home league games against Aston Villa since their first two meetings in the Premier League (0-1 in 1992-93, 1-2 in 1993-94).
Aston Villa have won five of their last 10 Premier League meetings with Arsenal (L5), as many as they had in their previous 46 against the Gunners (D14 L27).
None of the last 18 Premier League meetings between Arsenal (12 wins) and Aston Villa (6) have been drawn. The Gunners have only had a longer run against Newcastle (19 from 2012-2022), while the Villans have only had a longer run against Tottenham (a current run of 19).
Having lost just one of their first 13 Premier League away games against London sides under Unai Emery (W9 D3), Aston Villa have lost their last two visits to the capital by an aggregate score of 7-1.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 13 Premier League home games (W10 D3) since a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa last April. The Gunners last had a longer run without defeat at the Emirates between August and April in 2018-19 under current Villa boss Unai Emery (16).
Aston Villa’s 1-0 win at Everton last time out ended a run of five straight away defeats in the Premier League. They last won consecutive away games in August, while they last did so while keeping a clean sheet each time in January 2023.
Arsenal haven’t lost any of their last 44 games in all competitions in which they’ve scored a goal (W36 D8) since a 2-1 defeat against Fulham in December 2023.
Aston Villa are averaging 1.5 goals-per-game in the Premier League this season (31 in 21 games), down from exactly two per game last term (76 in 38). However, the Villans have improved defensively in this regard, shipping 1.5 goals per game this season (32 in 21) compared to 1.6 last term (61 in 38).
Since his first start following his return from injury against Chelsea in November, Martin Ødegaard has created 42 chances in all competitions, almost twice as many as any other Arsenal player (Declan Rice, 23). 14 of these have come in his last two games alone (10 vs Man Utd, 4 vs Tottenham).
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has been involved in 98 goals (68 goals, 30 assists) in 167 Premier League games, with only Gabriel Agbonlahor reaching triple figures for the club in the competition (108). Meanwhile, Watkins has only netted more top-flight goals against Brighton (7) than against Arsenal (5), with three of his five against the Gunners coming at the Emirates Stadium.
