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Havertz has deflected goal ruled out for offside
Tielemans' diving header gives visitors hope before Watkins equaliser
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Nunez scores late double as Liverpool extend lead at top
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Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
I think it might have been his hand.
There's no point complaining - you are not allowed to score with your hand.
Mikel Merino
Is it handball though?
Arsenal think they have stolen a winner. Mikel Merino's shot went in off Kai Havertz, but VAR is checking a potential handball.
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Two subs almost combine for Villa. Leon Bailey pulls it back for Lamare Bogarde and his strike worries David Raya, who almost lets it slip under him but grabs the ball at the second attempt.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
No hint of Villa sitting on what they have got, they see a chance for a win here with Jacob Ramsey being replaced by Leon Bailey.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
John Murray
BBC Radio 5 Live chief football correspondent
Liverpool, it looked like they were going to drop points.
Here, it looked like Arsenal were going to win this one and now it's 2-2.
A mixed reaction when Raheem Sterling runs on to the field.
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Gabriel Martinelli comes off and on comes Raheem Sterling as Mikel Arteta rolls the dice. Sterling has not won over the Gunners support since his move from Chelsea on transfer deadline day.
Now would be a great time to show the Arsenal faithful his best.
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Never in all my life have I seen Arsenal take set-pieces so quickly.
Alex
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Jhon Duran, so often Villa's super sub this season, comes on for Ollie Watkins. Villa had planned that substitution earlier in the half, only for Watkins to then get on the scoresheet just before the Colombian was scheduled to come on.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
A big 10 minutes coming up in Arsenal's season.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Arsenal will be six points from the top spot if the scoreline stays the same at the Emirates.
Liverpool also have a game in hand to extend that lead.
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As a Liverpool fan, I was worried Villa were going to just roll-over but fair play to them - outplayed first half, but they might nick this game.
Keith
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Declan Rice with a lovely curled effort and Emiliano Martinez is worried. But the ball flies just wide. Would've been a spectacular goal but not this time.
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You can't bottle a 2-0 lead at home and expect to challenge for the title.
Dab, York
Anybody else think Arsenal are becoming a bit Spursy?
Ed
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins has scored his 10th goal of the Premier League this season, more than any other Aston Villa player.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Villa's Matty Cash needs some attention on a facial injury and gets a bit of treatment.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, ReutersNothing complicated from that, just a ball lumped in.
It's a lovely finish from Ollie Watkins.
I think Watkins was just about to be substituted and Jhon Duran was coming on.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
From two down, Aston Villa have pulled it back to 2-2.
This is a superb goal too. Right-back Matty Cash cuts inside and swings a cross to the back post, Ollie Watkins is free of his marker and sidefoots a stunning volley past David Raya. Great finish.
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
Very few teams come back from 2-0 against Arsenal.
But Aston Villa have got changes that can score goals and Ollie Watkins is always a danger.
Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
Arsenal have been stung into action. Gabriel with a clever scooped pass and Gabriel Martinelli sends his volley just wide.
Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
John Murray
BBC Radio 5 Live chief football correspondent
Villa, rather surprisingly back in the game.
Image source, Reuters| 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 |
| |
| 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.
