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 14:28 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (Martinelli, 90+8’)

90+8 mins: Another one! Aston Villa throw everyone up the pitch for a corner including the goalkeeper but Arsenal clear their lines and work the ball to Gabriel Martinelli in bags of space.

He’s got an open goal and taps it home to give the Gunners the win.

[18 February 2023 14:25 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Aston Villa 2-3 Arsenal (Martinez OG, 90+3’)⚽️

90+3 mins: Fortune for Arsenal! Heartbreak for Aston Villa. Gabriel Martinelli receives the ball on the left side of the box and pulls it back to Jorginho who’s waving for the pass.

Jorginho strikes it first time and drills his effort onto the crossbar as Emi Martinez leaps across to save.

The goalkeeper missed the ball but it bounces off the upright, hits Martinez on the back of the head and rebounds into the back of the net!

[18 February 2023 14:22 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

90+2 mins: Save! Arsenal play the corner short but lose possession and Aston Villa break. Jhon Duran is given the ball on the right wing and flies up the pitch.

He darts into the box and curls a shot towards goal only for Aaron Ramsdale to drop to his right and push the ball clear!

[18 February 2023 14:20 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

90 mins: Six minutes of added time to play at the end of this game. That’s more than enough time for one of these teams to find a winner.

Will there be some late drama? John McGinn sends the ball out for an Arsenal corner.

[18 February 2023 14:17 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

87 mins: There it is. Emi Martinez gets booked for time-wasting and delaying the restart when taking a free kick. He’s been taking the mick for a while and it was just a matter of time before he earned a yellow card.

[18 February 2023 14:12 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

84 mins: Off the bar! It’s Aston Villa chance to win the game now as they work the ball over to Leon Bailey on the right wing. He brings the ball down and spins down the line before cutting inside.

Bailey gets into the box and smashes a shot at goal only fo Aaron Ramsdale to get a hand to it and tip the ball onto the crossbar!

[18 February 2023 14:10 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

81 mins: Changes from both teams.

Fabio Vieira and Takehiro Tomiyasu come on to replace Granit Xhaka and Ben White for Arsenal. Jhon Duran and Lucas Digne come on for Villa to take the places of Alex Moreno and Ollie Watkins.

[18 February 2023 14:08 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

78 mins: Chance! Martin Odegaard has the chance to put Arsenal ahead! Eddie Nketiah carries the ball into the box from the left, holding off a couple of defenders before sliding it perfectly across to his captain.

Odegaard has time to pick his spot and goes for the far bottom corner only to scuff his strike and pull it wide of the target.

[18 February 2023 14:07 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

75 mins: Gabriel Martinelli is wincing with pain now as he taps a short corner to Martin Odegaard. Odegaard floats the ball over to Bukayo Saka who hits one on the volley and scuffs his shot into the deck.

The ball bobbles into the box and is easily cleared by Aston Villa.

[18 February 2023 14:01 · Michael Jones]

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

72 mins: Emi Martinez is trying his best to take time out of the game. He’s taking an age on every goal kick to restart play. It won’t be long before the referee has a word.

Arsenal take another short corner that Martin Odegaard shimmies into the box and lifts over to the middle. Tyrone Mings leaps highest and nods it clear.