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FTAston Villa
1 - 0
ArsenalCommentary:
90+6'Both teams could have won today but Aston Villa just managed to carve out the victory
90+6'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.
90+6'The referee is not having the complaints from Jack Grealish who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+6'Jack Grealish is penalised for pushing Willian.
90+6'Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6'Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
90+5'Tyrone Mings clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+5'Could be a good chance here as Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+5'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4'After a tactical foul, Granit Xhaka sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+4'Obstruction as Granit Xhaka cuts off the run of Jack Grealish. A free-kick is awarded.
90+3'Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3'Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2'Dangerous challenge by Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal. Emiliano Martinez on the receiving end of that.
90+2'Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
90+2'Trezeguet relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends a deflected cross into the box.
90+1'Danger! Bukayo Saka from Arsenal successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
90+1'A shot by Willian is blocked.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.
90'Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Trezeguet
89'Jacob Ramsey shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
89'Great skill from Jacob Ramsey as he dribbles past his opponents
89'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
88'Granit Xhaka puts in a cross...
88'Arsenal are trying to create something here.
87'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
87'Arsenal are trying to create something here.
86'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
86'Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
86'Rob Holding could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
85'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
85'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.
85'Arsenal are in control of the ball.
84'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
84'How did he miss that? Martin Oedegaard has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
84'Willian from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
84'Could be a good chance here as Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
83'Goal kick for Arsenal.
83'Ollie Watkins sends a shot inches wide. Close!
83'Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
82'The ref blows his whistle. Willian charged John McGinn from behind and it's a free-kick
81'Good effort by Gabriel as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
81'Granit Xhaka from Arsenal heads the ball to a team mate.
81'Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
81'Willian from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
80'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
80'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
80'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
80'Poor play by Tyrone Mings as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
80'Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
79'Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
79'Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
79'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
79'[goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Jack Grealish found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
79'Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
78'Arsenal are in control of the ball.
78'Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
78'Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Ramsey in a tactical substitution.
77'Granit Xhaka is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
77'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
76'Danger averted there as Matty Cash from Aston Villa clears the danger with a good tackle
76'Willian from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
76'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76'A chance opens up as Rob Holding from Arsenal successfully finds a team mate in the area...
75'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
75'Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
75'Arsenal with an attacking substitution here.
74'Thomas Partey is injured and is replaced by Willian.
74'Thomas Partey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74'Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
73'A chance opens up as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal successfully finds a team mate in the area...
73'Could be a good chance here as Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
73'Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
72'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
72'Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
72'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal tries to play a 1-2 with Bukayo Saka, but the ball is intercepted.
72'Could be a good chance here as Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
72'Trezeguet is penalised for pushing Gabriel.
71'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
71'Danger averted there as Matt Targett from Aston Villa clears the danger with a good tackle
71'Could be a good chance here as Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
70'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
70'Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
70'Martin Oedegaard swings in a cross from the free kick.
69'The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Bukayo Saka
69'Nicolas Pepe releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
69'Could be a good chance here as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
68'Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68'Ross Barkley is penalised for pushing Thomas Partey.
68'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
68'A chance presents itself to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal but his header goes wide
67'Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
67'Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67'Granit Xhaka from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
66'The match resumes with a drop ball.
66'Bertrand Traore is leaving the field to be replaced by Trezeguet in a tactical substitution.
65'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
65'Arsenal with an attacking substitution here.
65'Cedric Soares is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Oedegaard in a tactical substitution.
65'Emiliano Martinez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
64'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64'Granit Xhaka from Arsenal chips the ball into the penalty box.
64'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
63'Great vision by Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
63'Matty Cash from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
63'A chance opens up as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa successfully finds a team mate in the area...
63'Could be a good chance here as Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
62'Granit Xhaka hand-balls.
61'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
61'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
60'Cedric Soares from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but Emiliano Martinez comes out to smother the ball.
60'Could be a good chance here as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
60'Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
60'Great skill from Nicolas Pepe as he dribbles past his opponents
60'Arsenal are trying to create something here.
59'Alexandre Lacazette is leaving the field to be replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a tactical substitution.
58'Obstruction as Alexandre Lacazette cuts off the run of Emiliano Martinez. A free-kick is awarded.
58'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
58'A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
58'Could be a good chance here as Hector Bellerin from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
57'Hector Bellerin shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
56'Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
55'Great defending by Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa to prevent his team conceding a goal.
55'Emile Smith Rowe has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
55'Great skill from Emile Smith Rowe as he dribbles past his opponents
55'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
55'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'John McGinn tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
54'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
52'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
52'Could be a good chance here as Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52'Goal kick for Arsenal.
52'What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
52'The referee runs back to show Thomas Partey from Arsenal a yellow card for the previous foul.
52'How did he miss that? Ross Barkley has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
52'Could be a good chance here as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52'Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52'Aston Villa start a counter attack.
52'Thomas Partey from Arsenal concedes a foul on Marvelous Nakamba but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
52'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
52'Hector Bellerin puts in a cross...
51'Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
51'Cedric Soares puts in a cross...
51'Ollie Watkins sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
51'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
50'Ross Barkley of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
50'Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
50'Ollie Watkins tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
50'Arsenal are in control of the ball.
50'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
49'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
49'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
49'Good effort by Ross Barkley as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
48'Jack Grealish puts in a cross...
48'John McGinn of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
48'Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
48'Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
48'A shot by Matty Cash is blocked.
48'Ross Barkley from Aston Villa crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
47'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46'Thomas Partey hand-balls.
46'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
46'Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
46'The second half is underway.
45+4'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
45+3'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
45+3'Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+3'Goal kick for Arsenal.
45+3'The game is restarted.
45+2'Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
45+2'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Hector Bellerin is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
45'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
44'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
44'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
44'A shot by Nicolas Pepe is blocked.
44'Could be a good chance here as Rob Holding from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44'Matt Targett relieves the pressure with a clearance
43'Cedric Soares swings in a cross from the free kick.
43'Bertrand Traore hand-balls.
43'Cedric Soares from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
42'The ref blows his whistle. Jack Grealish charged Nicolas Pepe from behind and it's a free-kick
41'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
41'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
41'Could be a good chance here as Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41'Cedric Soares from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41'Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41'Arsenal are trying to create something here.
40'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.
39'The referee signals a free kick as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal trips Marvelous Nakamba
38'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
38'Great vision by Matty Cash from Aston Villa as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
38'Gabriel sends a long ball upfield.
38'Arsenal are in control of the ball.
37'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35'The referee runs back to show Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa a yellow card for the previous foul.
35'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
35'Hector Bellerin from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
35'Could be a good chance here as Rob Holding from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
35'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
34'Alexandre Lacazette puts in a cross...
34'Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Bukayo Saka but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
34'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
33'A chance presents itself to Rob Holding from Arsenal but his header goes wide
33'Cedric Soares swings in a cross from the free kick.
33'The game is restarted.
32'Bukayo Saka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
31'After a tactical foul, Ezri Konsa sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
31'The ref blows his whistle. Ezri Konsa charged Bukayo Saka from behind and it's a free-kick
31'Arsenal start a counter attack.
31'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31'Ross Barkley has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
31'[goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Bertrand Traore found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
31'CHANCE! Bertrand Traore finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
31'Ross Barkley of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
30'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
30'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
30'A chance presents itself to Rob Holding from Arsenal but his header goes wide
30'Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
30'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
30'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
29'The resulting free-kick is taken by Granit Xhaka and his strike forces a good save from [goalkeeper]. It's a corner
28'Jack Grealish from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
28'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
28'Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
28'Could be a good chance here as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
27'Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
27'Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26'Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Gabriel.
26'Jack Grealish from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26'Could be a good chance here as John McGinn from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
25'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 28%, Arsenal: 72%.
25'Mathew Ryan relieves the pressure with a clearance
25'Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
25'Rob Holding clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
25'Matt Targett puts in a cross...
24'Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
23'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
23'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
23'Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
22'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22'Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
21'Tyrone Mings sends a long ball upfield.
21'Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
20'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 31%, Arsenal: 69%.
20'Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
20'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
20'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
20'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19'The referee signals a free kick as Hector Bellerin from Arsenal trips Jack Grealish
19'Arsenal start a counter attack.
18'Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'Matty Cash puts in a cross...
18'Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
18'Could be a good chance here as John McGinn from Aston Villa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
17'The referee signals a free kick as Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa trips Hector Bellerin
17'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16'Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
16'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 27%, Arsenal: 73%.
15'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14'Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance
14'Jack Grealish from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
14'Bukayo Saka clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
14'Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
14'The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel from Arsenal trips Ollie Watkins
13'Arsenal are in control of the ball.
12'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12'Gabriel from Arsenal tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12'Hector Bellerin puts in a cross...
12'Bertrand Traore is penalised for pushing Cedric Soares.
11'Arsenal are trying to create something here.
11'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
10'Alexandre Lacazette comes back onto the field.
10'Ezri Konsa comes back onto the field.
10'The game is restarted.
10'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 28%, Arsenal: 72%.
10'Ezri Konsa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
9'Alexandre Lacazette is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
9'Alexandre Lacazette is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
9'Ezri Konsa is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
9'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
9'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'Hector Bellerin puts in a cross...
8'Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'Nicolas Pepe puts in a cross...
7'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7'Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7'The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Thomas Partey
6'Goal kick for Aston Villa.
5'Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.
5'A chance opens up as Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal successfully finds a team mate in the area...
5'Could be a good chance here as Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5'Arsenal are in control of the ball.
4'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'Gabriel from Arsenal tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4'Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
3'Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
3'John McGinn fouls Emile Smith Rowe.
2'Bertrand Traore provided the assist for the goal.
2'GOAL! - Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.
2'Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box.
2'Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
2'Cedric Soares could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
2'Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
1'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1'Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'It's a cold day for playing football.
1'Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
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