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Aston Villa v Arsenal - as it happened

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Aston Villa v Arsenal, matchday 16, Premier League, 09/12/2023, confirmed lineups. BeSoccer

Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League matchday 16 fixture between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park. The top-placed team will face the third-placed team. Emery's men have lost their last four Premier League games against the Gunners.

List of goalscorers

J. McGinn
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Match report in news

  • 97'
    FT (1-0): Arsenal had a night to forget at Villa Park. The Gunners made some unexpected mistakes and Aston Villa took advantage of them to win 1-0 at home. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
  • 94'
    Martinez has been inadvertently hit in the eye on Havertz's controversial play. His eye is bleeding but he decides to continue.
  • 92'
    Arsenal sub: Zinchenko goes off and Nelson comes on.
  • 90'
    Five minutes added!
  • 88'
    Havertz has scored the equaliser but it has been overturned by a handball.
  • 85'
    Diego Carlos sees yellow after protesting the referee's decisions.
  • 83'
    Arsenal sub: Gabriel Jesus is replaced by Nketiah.
  • 81'
    Aston Villa sub: Digne makes way and Alex Moreno takes his place.
  • 79'
    Rice receives a yellow card.
  • 75'
    McGinn sees yellow after a hard tackle on Odegaard.
  • 71'
    Arsenal sub: Martinelli is replaced by Trossard.

Substitution

at Aston Villa

Substitution

at Aston Villa
  • 66'
    Villa double sub: Kamara and Konsa OUT. Cash and Dendoncker IN.
  • 63'
    Douglas Luiz is booked after a hard tackle on Saka.
  • 61'
    Saka scores the equaliser but it is immediately disallowed for offside.
  • 59'
    Odegaard tries his luck from inside the box but misses the target! WHAT A CHANCE!
  • 57'
    Digne receives a yellow card after pushing Saka.
  • 55'
    Villa sub: Tielemans makes way and Ramsey takes his place.
  • 52'
    Free-kick to the team 20 yards out from goal! Saka takes it but nothing comes of it.
  • 50'
    Havertz's shot lacks the power to create a reaction for Arsenal!
  • 48'
    Aston Villa sub: Bailey is replaced by Diaby.
  • 46'
    The second period staaaaaaarts!
  • 45'
    45+2: HT (1-0): McGinn opened the scoring in the seventh minute to give his side the lead. Arsenal tried to fight back but were unable to do so in the first half. We'll see what happens in the second period!
  • 45'
    Two minutes added!
  • 42'
    Changes are expected for the Gunners in the second half.
  • 39'
    The visitors are trying to restart the game but Villa are making it difficult for them.
  • 37'
    The Gunners are looking for an equaliser!
  • 35'
    Martinelli has a golden chance but Villa's defence denies him! The Brazilian had an open goal but was denied the opportunity to score.
  • 33'
    Aston Villa are defending their box incredibly well! The Gunners can't get through.
  • 31'
    Rice finds Saka on the left flank but Pau Torres clears it!
  • 29'
    Arteta's men try to find space to score the equaliser but will have to be at their best to restart the match.
  • 27'
    Zinchenko receives a yellow card after pushing Tielemans.
  • 25'
    Saka dribbles his way into the Villa box but his effort is blocked by Martinez!
  • 23'
    Free-kick to Aston Villa 25 yards out from goal! Digne takes it but Arsenal's rock-solid defence clears it.
  • 21'
    The Gunners are already dominating possession. They just need to create chances.
  • 19'
    The pressure of their rivals forces Arsenal to change their attacking strategy a little.
  • 17'
    Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus try to approach the hosts' box but Martinez denies their efforts.
  • 15'
    Arteta's men have to press higher if they are to mount a comeback.
  • 12'
    Arsenal need to be more precise! They keep looking for Saka but to no avail.
  • 10'
    The Gunners are slowly regaining possession but they need a reaction!
Goaaaaaal!
de Aston Villa en el 7'
  • 7'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAL FOR ASTON VILLA! Bailey crosses from the left flank and passes to McGinn, who opens the scoring from close range. WHAT A GOAL!
  • 5'
    The hosts are having all the ball here early on!
  • 3'
    Corner-kick for Aston Villa! Bailey takes it but nothing comes of it.
  • 1'
    Aston Villa get us going in the in burgundy and blue from left to right while Arsenal are in yellow!

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The players make their way out here at Villa Park!
  • PRVW
    Arsenal starting XI: Raya (GK); Zinchenko, Magalhaes, Saliba, White; Havertz, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Saka.

  • PRVW
    Aston Villa starting XI: Martinez (GK); Konsa, Diego Carlos, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Kamara, Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, McGinn; Watkins.

  • PRVW
    Now, they sit third in the table ahead of a seismic showdown against leaders Arsenal that would have seemed impossible during the dark days before Emery's transformative appointment.
  • PRVW
    When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa in October 2022, his new team were languishing just three points above the relegation zone.
  • PRVW
    If the Gunners slip up, Liverpool will seize pole position with a win against Crystal Palace, while reeling Manchester City aim to get back on track at Luton.
  • PRVW
    Jarred Gillett will be in the middle for this one, Michael Salisbury the VAR.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal possible lineup: Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
  • PRVW
    Aston Villa possible lineup: Martinez (GK); Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Diaby, Luiz, Kamara, McGinn; Tielemans; Watkins.
  • PRVW
    Emery's men have lost their last four Premier League games against the Gunners.
  • PRVW
    The top-placed team will face the third-placed team.

Pre-match

09 December 2023, 18:30

Referee: Jarred Gillett | VAR: Michael Salisbury

Stadium: Villa Park

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League matchday 16 fixture between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park.

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