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 18:09 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

37 mins: Liverpool defend and clear the lines by booting the ball up to Mo Salah. He storms through the middle and links-up a one-two with Darwin Nunez.

Miguel Almiron sprints back to help out defend and brings Salah down just outside the penalty area.

Almiron is booked and Liverpool have a free kick in a dangerous area.

[18 February 2023 18:07 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

34 mins: Nice pressure from Newcastle as they get men up the pitch. Joelinton flicks the ball over to Saint-Maximin on the left wing. He plays it inside to Dan Burn whose cross wins the hosts a corner.

[18 February 2023 18:02 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

31 mins: Liverpool will see this as a massive opportunity. Not only to win the game, which they should from this position, but to rediscover some form and take that into their next few games.

Save! A long ball comes down the right wing and is controlled well by Allan Saint-Maximin. He weaves into the box and fizzes a shot at Alisson who palms it over the crossbar.

[18 February 2023 18:00 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

28 mins: That was Nick Pope’s first red card in his 163 Premier League appearances. Not only does it cost Newcastle a man in this match but Pope won’t be available for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United next weekend.

[18 February 2023 17:57 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

25 mins: Newcastle are down to 10-men and Elliot Anderson has been sacrificed to bring on Martin Dubravka. He goes in goal in the absence of Nick Pope.

Liverpool are in total control of this match now.

[18 February 2023 17:54 · Michael Jones]

Red card! Nick Pope is off!

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

22 mins: From the Newcastle free kick Alisson claims the ball and belts it up the pitch towards Mo Salah. Salah chases after the ball as Nick Pope comes flying out from goal.

He flings himself at the ball, nods it down, then scoops it up with his hands and the referee has no option but to pull out the red card.

It’s a moment of madness from Pope.

[18 February 2023 17:52 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

20 mins: Elliot Anderson gets away from Stefan Bajcetic on Newcastle’s left wing before cutting inside and getting taken out but a diving, sliding Fabinho who earns himself a yellow card.

Kieran Trippier whips the free kick into the box but Alisson comes out to claim the ball.

[18 February 2023 17:49 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool (Gakpo, 17’)⚽️

17 mins: This is the Liverpool of old! Cody Gakpo starts the move with the ball out wide on the left. He comes inside and lays the ball to Fabinho.

Fabinho slots it up to Mo Salah who dinks the ball over the Newcastle back line and finds Gakpo who’s continued his run. Gakpo keeps himself onside - just - takes a touch then hooks it past Nick Pope.

[18 February 2023 17:46 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool

16 mins: Liverpool are coming alive. Mo Salah slips into the box but loses possession. The ball comes out to Jordan Henderson who rolls it over to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Alexander-Arnold’s low curling cross bounces over to the far post but Kieran Trippier is on hand to turn it out for a corner.

The home side then defend it without too much trouble.

[18 February 2023 17:45 · Michael Jones]

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool

13 mins: That goal has come against the run of play but Liverpool have so much attacking talent that they’re always a threat. The goal won’t change things for Newcastle yet. They’ll still take the game to Liverpool and now look for an equaliser.