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

Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal: Late goals complete Arsenal comeback as they move to the top of the Premier League

'We really had them' - Arteta laments mistakes in defeat to title rivals Man City

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 18:43 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

51 mins: Chance! Massive moment for Newcastle. Sean Longstaff gives the ball to Kieran Trippier who slides it down the right wing for Allan Saint-Maximin.

The winger takes on two Liverpool defenders before picking out Alexander Isak in the box. Isak controls the ball and shoots on the swivel but pushes his effort wide of the target.

[18 February 2023 18:39 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

48 mins: There’s been no further changes from any of the managers. Nick Pope has been sent off for Newcastle so Martin Dubravka replaced Elliot Anderson to take up the goalkeeping position for the hosts.

Sean Longstaff takes a knock to the head in a collision but is okay to play on.

[18 February 2023 18:36 · Michael Jones]

Second half: Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

Newcastle get the match restarted at St. James’ Park. Sven Botman works the ball over to the left wing where is bounces kindly for Alexander Isak.

He takes the ball into the box, lays it off then nods down the pass when it comes back to him. He’s looking for Kieran Trippier but Alisson is off his line quickly to smother it.

[18 February 2023 18:33 · Michael Jones]

HT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

There’s talent and skill in Newcastle’s team. All the players will want to impress and earn a spot in the Carabao Cup final team next week.

Miguel Almiron, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Alexander Isak will all be hoping to score in the second half. If Newcastle score next they could get something from this game despite being down to 10-men.

Liverpool’s defending hasn’t been great so far.

[18 February 2023 18:29 · Michael Jones]

Loris Karius could start Carabao Cup final amid Newcastle goalkeeper crisis

Loris Karius could make his Newcastle United debut in the Carabao Cup final after first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope picked up a red card in the Premier League.

Pope was sent off for handling outside his area in Newcastle’s match with Liverpool, meaning he will be suspended for the final at Wembley against Manchester United next weekend.

Second-choice goalkeeper Martin Dubravka played for Manchester United in the competition’s earlier rounds while on loan at Old Trafford, so he is cup-tied and cannot play for another club.

It leaves Newcastle manager Eddie Howe with a choice of Karius or fellow back-up option Mark Gillespie.

[18 February 2023 18:25 · Michael Jones]

HT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

The red card incident. What was Nick Pope thinking here?

(Action Images via Reuters)

(Action Images via Reuters)

[18 February 2023 18:21 · Michael Jones]

Half-time: Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

45+4 mins: That was a 45 minutes that could not have gone much worse for Newcastle. After starting well and looking the most likely team to open the scoring Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez combined to cut the home side in half and opening the scoring

A second Liverpool goal quickly followed as Cody Gakpo double his tally for the Reds before Nick Pope succumbed to a moment of madess and got himself sent off.

Still, it’s not all bleak for Eddie Howe’s men. Allan Saint-Maximin and Dan Burn have both come close to scoring but they’ll need to get the next goal if they hope to achieve a remarkable comeback.

[18 February 2023 18:16 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

45 mins: Four minutes of added time to play at the end of the first half.

[18 February 2023 18:13 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

43 mins: Save! Alisson has arguably been Liverpool’s best player today. Newcastle admirably continue to put pressure on Liverpool and win a corner.

It gets whipped onto the head of Dan Burn who powers one at goal only for the Brazilian to palm the ball over the bar

[18 February 2023 18:10 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

40 mins: The free kick is taken by Jordan Henderson who rolls it across to Mo Salah. Salah the shoots but drills his effort into the wall and Newcastle work it away.