Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Arsenal maintain their perfect start after beating Aston Villa in a fiery clash at the Emirates Stadium. As the Gunners make it five from five, the question is not how long they can keep this up but how long Steven Gerrard can keep his job.
Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has invested a lot of trust and club money into his former Liverpool star’s project, and he is likely to get games after Saturday’s daunting home game against Manchester City, but the wonder is whether they will all be overtaken by events. Or, rather, defeats.
Here, at a buoyant Arsenal stadium, it was as if Villa were almost powerless to stop Mikel Arteta’s effervescent side claiming 2-1 win. There was barely a challenge for Gabriel Martinelli’s winning goal. Gerrard’s approach, in stark contrast to Arsenal’s run, seems unsustainable.
So, while Villa look to the weekend with trepidation, Arsenal look to it with hope. They have positive momentum, confidence and an edge, all of which form the ideal mentality to be going to Manchester United in search of the sort of victory that would really serve as a statement.
Relive the action from Arsenal’s victory over Aston Villa:
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
ARSENAL SUBS: Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos, Matt Turner, Matthew Smith.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
ARSENAL (4-2-3-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kieran Tierney; Granit Xhaka, Albert Lokonga; Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli; Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa's start to the Premier League campaign took another disappointing turn last time out with a 1-0 defeat to West Ham United. Steven Gerrard is under pressure in the dugout after Villa succumbed to their third defeat in four matches, underwhelming in the final third against the Hammers. The Midlands outfit desperately need a positive result tonight to try to turn the momentum for Gerrard and the club.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal enter the contest with a 100% record in the Premier League this season after winning their opening four matches. Mikel Arteta's men have been extremely impressive and are sitting top of the table. The Gunners displayed their resolve against Fulham last time out to defeat the Cottagers 2-1 after falling behind to a Aleksandar Mitrovic strike. Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Magalhaes completed a comeback, and the Gunners will be out for another three points today.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
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