Aston Villa vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after late goals from Martinez and Martinelli

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Arsenal twice battled back from behind as stoppage time goals from Emiliano Martinez and Gabriel Martinelli helped them to a hard-fought victory at Aston Villa to reignite into their Premier League title bid.

Martinez, a former Arsenal goalkeeper, could do nothing as Jorginho’s strike cannoned off the crossbar and struck the back of his head to settle a thrilling contest 4-2 in favour of the Gunners.

Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho sent home side ahead on two occasions, only for Bukayo Saka and Oleksandr Zinchenko to equalise for Arsenal and keep them in the contest.

The Gunners’ winless run looked set to continue before Martinez inadvertently helped out his old side and substitute Martinelli tapped into an empty net after the goalkeeper went up for a late corner.

Relive the action as Arsenal defeat Aston Villa in the Premier League:

Aston Villa vs Arsenal

• Arsenal score late to defeat Aston Villa in brilliant Premier League clash
• Arsenal bounce back to seal stunning late comeback win over Aston Villa
• 90+8’ GOAL! - Martinelli adds a fourth on the break (AST 2-4 ARS)
• 90+3’ GOAL! - A fortuitous own goal from Emi Martinez wins it for Arsenal (AST 2-3 ARS)
• 84’ SAVE! - Ramsdale’s fingertips deny Bailey a winner (AST 2-2 ARS)
• 61’ GOAL! - Zinchenko strikes to equalise for Arsenal (AST 2-2 ARS)
• 57’ CROSSBAR! - Nketiah’s headed effort hits the bar (AST 2-1 ARS)
• 31’ GOAL! - Coutinho sends Villa back in front (AST 2-1 ARS)
• 16’ GOAL! - A rocket from Saka brings Arsenal level (AST 1-1 ARS)
• 11’ OFF THE LINE! - Mings rescues Villa with goalline clearance (AST 1-0 ARS)
• 5’ GOAL! - A brilliant finish from Watkins puts Villa in front (AST 1-0 ARS)

[18 February 2023 19:11 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

81 mins: Liverpool have dropped down a few gears. They’re comfortable in the game and should go on to win. The visitors are looking to maintain possession and slowly work their way up the pitch.

Less than 10 minutes to play at St. James’ Park.

[18 February 2023 19:10 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

78 mins: I don’t think it’s too outrageous to say that Newcastle deserve a goal. They’ve kept going, kept attacking and have made Liverpool nervous on a few occasions since going down to 10-men.

[18 February 2023 19:06 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

75 mins: Oh close! Andy Robertson brings the ball up the pitch before knocking it wide to Diogo Jota. Jota sends the ball into the feet of Elliott who slides it into the box for Robertson.

It’s all fast, slick play and Newcastle are cut open. Robertson should shoot but tries to set up Salah and misplaces the pass meaning the chance goes begging.

[18 February 2023 19:01 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

72 mins: Joelinton pulls up with a niggle to his right hamstring. He wants to play on for Newcastle but Eddie Howe is having none of it.

Joelinton is too important for Newcastle and the manager will have an eye on the Carabao Cup final next week. Matt Richie comes on to replace him.

[18 February 2023 18:59 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

69 mins: Harvey Elliott is fed the ball on the inside right by Fabinho. With 10-men Newcastle can’t press him and drop back allowing the midfielder to shoot from range.

He curls a decent effort at goal but Martin Dubravka clings onto it with ease.

[18 February 2023 18:56 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

66 mins: Eddie Howe brings on three substitutions. Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, and Jacob Murphy all come on to replace Miguel Almiron, Kieran Trippier and Alexander Isak.

These seem like changes to protect Newcastle’s key players ahead of next week’s Carabao Cup final.

[18 February 2023 18:52 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

63 mins: A scrappy clearance from Newcastle bounces through midfield and comes to the feet of Allan Saint-Maximin. He carries the ball towards goal but is forced over to the left side of the box by Liverpool’s back tracking defence.

Undeterred, Saint-Maximin gets off a shot that continues to rise and flies over the crossbar.

[18 February 2023 18:50 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

60 mins: Jurgen Klopp makes a quadruple substitution for Liverpool. Roberto Firmino, Harvey Elliott, James Milner and Diogo Jota all come on to replace Stefan Bajcetic, Darwin Nunez, Jordan Henderson and Cody Gakpo.

[18 February 2023 18:48 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

57 mins: Save! Liverpool are under pressure on the edge of their own box but Fabinho wins the ball and pokes it to Jordan Henderson.

He feeds it out to Darwin Nunez who counter-attacks and drives up the pitch. Nunez cuts inside and drills a low effort at goal but Martin Dubravka leaps across and pushes the ball wide!

[18 February 2023 18:45 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

54 mins: Isak makes another good run towards the ball as Dan Burn curls a forward pass up the pitch. Virgil van Dijk has to come across to beat the forward to the loose ball and takes no chances with clearance, nodding the ball out for a corner.