Arsenal defeated archrival Aston Villa in their most recent tough test, which took place at Villa Park amid wild cheers. A tale of two goalkeepers, David Raya of Arsenal made a stunning stop against Ollie Watkins in the second half to maintain the score goalless, but Emi Martinez of the opposing team made a mistake that let Thomas Partey’s shot slip through his hands and give the Gunners a crucial two-goal lead.
The crucial moment came after the break when Raya miraculously recovered his footing to make a fantastic one-handed stop from the England striker after Amadou Onana’s drive went back off the bar. Arsenal was clinging on after Watkins wasted a wonderful chance to put Villa ahead.
Leandro Trossard, a replacement for Gabriel Martinelli, scored with his first touch, a silky finish low past Martinez’s outstretched left hand, giving Mikel Arteta’s team the lead after 67 minutes. Ten minutes later, Partey extended Arsenal’s lead, completing a league double that will make this victory especially sweet considering Villa hurt Arsenal’s hopes of winning the championship the previous year.
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