Arsenal looked extraordinary when they beat Aston Villa with a score of 3-1 in the ninth week of the 2021/22 Premier League match which was held at the Emirates Stadium, Saturday (23/10/2021) early morning hrs.
Thomas Partey, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emile Smith Rowe scored three of Arsenal's winning goals. Aston Villa had time to reduce the lag through the action of Jacob Ramsey.
Thanks to this result, Arsenal temporarily has the right to jump to ninth place in the standings with 14 points. Meanwhile, this defeat forced Aston Villa to be stuck in 13th position with 10 points.
First round
Arsenal tried to immediately appear aggressive from the start of the game. A number of opportunities were obtained by Mikel Arteta's team, including through the action of Aubameyang who had broken into the opponent's goal, but was disallowed because there was a violation first.
After his shot was saved by the crossbar, Thomas Partey finally managed to score in the 23rd minute to open Arsenal's lead. The Ghanaian midfielder headed in an Emile Smith Rowe corner to beat Emiliano Martinez.
In first-half injury time, Arsenal were awarded a penalty after referee Craig Pawson reviewed VAR before judging that Matt Targett fouled Alexandre Lacazette in the box.
Aubameyang's penalty execution could be countered by Martinez. However, Aubameyang managed to score the rebound for a goal. This moment was the end of the first half.
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Second round
Returning from the dressing room, Aston Villa made changes by including Leon Bailey to replace Axel Tuanzebe. The visitors' attacks also proved to be more dangerous for the hosts.
Instead of reducing the lag, Aston Villa had to be disappointed again after Smith Rowe scored Arsenal's third goal in the 56th minute. His shot that hit Tyrone Mings successfully made Martinez dead.
Aston Villa did not give up even though they were three goals behind. The Villans were finally able to reduce the lag thanks to a goal created by Ramsey in the 82nd minute.
There were no additional goals from both teams in the remaining matches. The score 3-1 for Arsenal's victory was the final result of this match.