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
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:
Newcastle vs Liverpool
Eddie Howe has lost 14 of his 16 matches as a manager versus Liverpool in all competitions.
To add to that unwanted stat, Newcastle are winless in all five Premier League fixtures without Bruno Guimaraes this season (D4, L1).
Newcastle vs Liverpool
Newcastle’s only defeat in their last 21 Premier League home games was 1-0 versus Liverpool in April 2022.
This is the first time Newcastle face Liverpool in the Premier League while at least five places above the Reds since September 2006, when 15th-placed Liverpool beat Newcastle 2-0 at Anfield.
Elsewhere in the Premier League
There are some of the 3pm kicks off finishing off right now we some surprising results. Everton have beaten Leeds 1-0 and are out of the relegation zone for the time-being.
Nottingham Forest have scored right at the death to draw 1-1 with Manchester City allowing Arsenal to open up a two point lead at the top of the table once more.
Bournemouth have edged it 1-0 at Wolves and Brentford recover to draw 1-1 with Crystal Palace. Fulham defeated Brighton 1-0 but Chelsea vs Southampton (0-1) is still in stoppage time following an injury to Cesar Azpilicueta.
The best defence in the league
Newcastle have the best defensive record in the division, conceding just 13 goals. Only Manchester City and Liverpool have scored multiple Premier League goals versus the Magpies this campaign.
Can Liverpool score past them again today?
Newcastle vs Liverpool
Newcastle have drawn five of their last six Premier League fixtures, including each of the last three. They could do with a win though to get them moving in the table once again.
Liverpool and Newcastle have it all to prove in Premier League’s frosty rivalry
With a bit less injury time at Anfield, Newcastle might still be the Tyneside Invincibles. As it is, their longest unbeaten run in the top flight has amounted to a remarkable response to unwanted late drama. Fabio Carvalho’s August winner for Liverpool came in the 98th minute and, 17 league games later, it is still the case that no one has beaten Newcastle; or no one except Sheffield Wednesday in an FA Cup tie anyway.
Include Carabao Cup encounters and Newcastle have played 27 matches against their Premier League peers this season and lost just one. Keep that run going for another 10 days and, barring defeat on penalties, they will end a 54-year wait for major silverware.
But before then, Liverpool’s visit to St James’ Park is laden with pertinence. They were the last visitors to win there, with a Naby Keita goal for a quadruple-chasing side in April. Now it is fourth place Liverpool want and fourth place Newcastle occupy. If United’s season has exceeded all expectations so far, the next three games may shape it: Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City.
Liverpool and Newcastle have it all to prove in Premier League’s frosty rivalry
Jurgen Klopp’s comments on Newcastle’s spending heightened tensions between the clubs earlier this season, and there is now plenty at stake on the pitch as they battle for fourth place
A weak defence
Liverpool could lose four successive Premier League away games for the first time since April 2012, when the fourth fixture was a 2-0 loss at Newcastle.
The Reds could also concede at least three goals in four straight away league fixtures for the first time since 1954.
A strong defence
Newcastle have equalled the club record of 17 league games without defeat since losing 2-1 to Liverpool in August.
The Magpies have not conceded more than once in any of those 17 games. Their longest league run without conceding at least twice is 18 matches, set in 2004.
Newcastle vs Liverpool
Joe Willock is out for Newcastle today due to a hamstring issue that he has not been able to shake. That means that Elliot Anderson makes his full Premier League debut for the Magpies.
Willock has been a creator and driving force for Newcastle in midfield this year, can Anderson fill his shoes?
Newcastle vs Liverpool team changes
Eddie Howe makes just one change to the Newcastle team that drew with Bournemouth last time out. Joe Willock drops out with Elliot Anderson taking his place in midfield.
Jurgen Klopp welcomes back Virgil van Dijk who partners Joe Gomez in central defence for Liverpool. Joel Matip drops to the bench for the Reds.
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