Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: The Gunners triumph Aston Villa in the West Midlands

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review

Leandro Trossard came on as a substitute and played a key role in helping Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, providing a significant lift for the Gunners after experiencing two defeats to the Villans in the previous Premier League season.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Leandro Trossard celebrates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on August 24, 2024.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Leandro Trossard celebrates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on August 24, 2024.

The match start was delayed due to communication problems among the officials, and there were additional stoppages for Amadou Onana and Matty Cash to receive medical attention, with Cash having to leave the game just 14 minutes in. Arsenal nearly capitalized on their temporary numerical advantage while Cash was off the field, as Bukayo Saka forced a great save from Emiliano Martínez with a well-placed curling shot.

As the match continued to have interruptions, Gabriel Magalhães lost focus and was dispossessed by Leon Bailey near his own penalty area, but was fortunate as Ollie Watkins missed the target with his shot. Despite this moment of danger, Arsenal maintained their composure, which led to a significant opportunity in the 39th minute. Declan Rice played a pass to Gabriel Martinelli, who then set up Kai Havertz, but the German was unable to get his shot on goal.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Ollie Watkins misses an opportunity on goal during the Premier League match at Villa Park on Saturday August 24, 2024.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Ollie Watkins misses an opportunity on goal during the Premier League match at Villa Park on Saturday August 24, 2024.

Both teams were methodical in their play after halftime until the hosts sparked to life in the 54th minute. Onana received a pass from Morgan Rogers and took a shot that deflected off Gabriel, hitting the crossbar before David Raya made an impressive save to stop Watkins’ close-range follow-up. The visitors faced another tense moment when Ezri Konsa’s header just missed Jhon Durán and the far post. However, just two minutes after coming on as a substitute, Trossard found the bottom corner with his shot after Rogers’ tackle redirected the ball to him.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Emi Martinez reacts after Leandro Trossard scores the opening goal of the game during the Premier League match at Villa Park on Saturday August 24, 2024.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Emi Martinez reacts after Leandro Trossard scores the opening goal of the game during the Premier League match at Villa Park on Saturday August 24, 2024.

The Gunners increased their advantage 10 minutes later when Thomas Partey took a first-time shot that slipped past Martínez. This effectively sealed the match, allowing Arsenal to look forward to the UEFA Champions League group stage draw on Thursday with two Premier League victories and clean sheets this season. They also extended their unbeaten streak away from home to 10 league games, handing Villa their first loss of the season.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Thomas Partey celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match at Villa Park on Saturday August 24, 2024.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Review: Thomas Partey celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match at Villa Park on Saturday August 24, 2024.

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