Aston Villa vs Arsenal live score | 31 Aug

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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

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Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka (AVL) hand-balls

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Today's attendance is 36804

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Bruno Guimaraes (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

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The referee signals a free kick as Mikel Merino (ARS) from Arsenal trips Emiliano Buendia (ARS)

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Ian Maatsen (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Arsenal start a counter attack

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Riccardo Calafiori (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Boubacar Kamara (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Kai Havertz (ARS) wins an air challenge against Emiliano Buendia (ARS)

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Ian Maatsen (AVL) commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book

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Dangerous challenge by Ian Maatsen (AVL) from Aston Villa. Bukayo Saka (AVL) on the receiving end of that.

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Aston Villa are in control of the ball.

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Kai Havertz (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

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Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.

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The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Mikel Merino (AVL)

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The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Kamara (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Kai Havertz (AVL)

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Bruno Guimaraes (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

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Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Gabriel (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

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The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added

90'

Alysson Edward (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

90'

Bruno Guimaraes (ARS) could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

90'

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

90'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.

90'

Mikel Merino (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

90'

Zion Suzuki (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

89'

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

89'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

88'

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

88'

The game is restarted

88'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

87'

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

87'

Martin Zubimendi (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

87'

Aston Villa are in control of the ball.

86'

Boubacar Kamara (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

86'

Bukayo Saka (ARS) swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

85'

Declan Rice (ARS) is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Zubimendi (ARS) in a tactical substitution.

85'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

85'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.

85'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

84'

Declan Rice (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

84'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

83'

Aston Villa are in control of the ball.

83'

Ben White (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

83'

Ian Maatsen (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

82'

Zion Suzuki (AVL) could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

81'

John McGinn (AVL) commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book

81'

The ref blows his whistle. John McGinn (AVL) charged Mikel Merino (AVL) from behind and it's a free-kick

81'

Safe hands from David Raya (ARS) as he comes out and claims the ball

81'

Emiliano Buendia (AVL) swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

81'

Bukayo Saka (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

81'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

80'

The referee runs back to show Alysson Edward (AVL) from Aston Villa a yellow card for the previous foul.

80'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.

80'

Pau Torres (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

80'

Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.

79'

The game is restarted

79'

Cristhian Mosquera (ARS) is injured and is replaced by Ezri Konsa (ARS).

78'

Ross Barkley (AVL) is leaving the field to be replaced by Alejandro Garnacho (AVL) in a tactical substitution.

78'

Matty Cash (AVL) is leaving the field to be replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (AVL) in a tactical substitution.

78'

Cristhian Mosquera (ARS) is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

77'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

77'

Riccardo Calafiori (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

77'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

76'

Kai Havertz (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

75'

Bruno Guimaraes (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

75'

Mikel Merino (ARS) is penalised for pushing Ross Barkley (ARS)

75'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Arsenal: 63%.

75'

Good effort by Kai Havertz (ARS) as she directs a shot on target, but saves it

74'

Arsenal start a counter attack

74'

Declan Rice (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

74'

Gabriel (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

74'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

73'

Kai Havertz (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

72'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

72'

Mikel Merino (ARS) wins an air challenge against Pau Torres (ARS)

72'

Goal kick for Arsenal

71'

George Hemmings (AVL) is leaving the field to be replaced by Alysson Edward (AVL) in a tactical substitution.

71'

Nicolas Jackson (AVL) is leaving the field to be replaced by Tammy Abraham (AVL) in a tactical substitution.

71'

The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.

71'

Martin Oedegaard (ARS) is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikel Merino (ARS) in a tactical substitution.

71'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (ARS) is leaving the field to be replaced by Bruno Guimaraes (ARS) in a tactical substitution.

70'

John McGinn (AVL) from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.

70'

Boubacar Kamara (AVL) wins an air challenge against Eberechi Eze (AVL)

70'

Cristhian Mosquera (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

70'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 35%, Arsenal: 65%.

70'

Ben White (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

69'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

69'

Martin Oedegaard (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

69'

Declan Rice (ARS) successfully blocks the shot

69'

A shot by Ross Barkley (AVL) is blocked

68'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

68'

Boubacar Kamara (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

68'

The cross by Martin Oedegaard (ARS) from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

67'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

67'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

66'

Pau Torres (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

66'

Declan Rice (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

66'

Aston Villa start a counter attack

65'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.

65'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (ARS) successfully blocks the shot

65'

A shot by Matty Cash (AVL) is blocked

65'

John McGinn (AVL) creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

65'

Kai Havertz (ARS) could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

64'

George Hemmings (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

64'

The referee signals a free kick as Ian Maatsen (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Bukayo Saka (AVL)

63'

Pau Torres (AVL) from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as he pulls down Kai Havertz (AVL)

63'

Bukayo Saka (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

63'

Ben White (ARS) could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

62'

David Raya (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

62'

Aston Villa start a counter attack

61'

The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Eberechi Eze (AVL)

61'

Arsenal managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?

60'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.

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Bukayo Saka (ARS) managed to score from an easy position.

59'

Eberechi Eze (ARS) made the key pass for the goal!

59'

Riccardo Calafiori (ARS) provided the assist for the goal.

59'

G O O O A A A L - Bukayo Saka (ARS) scores with the left foot!

59'

Riccardo Calafiori (ARS) creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

59'

The cross by Gabriel (ARS) from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

58'

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

58'

Cristhian Mosquera (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

58'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

58'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

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Martin Oedegaard (ARS) goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide

56'

After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Arsenal!

55'

VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Arsenal.

55'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 35%, Arsenal: 65%.

54'

The referee signals a free kick as Ian Maatsen (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Bukayo Saka (AVL)

54'

PENALTY! - Ian Maatsen (AVL) from Aston Villa commits a penalty against Bukayo Saka (AVL).

54'

Arsenal start a counter attack

54'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

54'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

53'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

52'

The ref blows his whistle. Ian Maatsen (AVL) charged Bukayo Saka (AVL) from behind and it's a free-kick

51'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

51'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

50'

The cross by Martin Oedegaard (ARS) from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

50'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

50'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.

49'

Goal kick for Arsenal

49'

Matty Cash (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

49'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

48'

Ross Barkley (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

48'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

47'

Goal kick for Arsenal

47'

Chance! Ian Maatsen (AVL) finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

46'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

46'

Christos Tzolis (ARS) is leaving the field to be replaced by Eberechi Eze (ARS) in a tactical substitution.

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The second half is underway

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It's over! The referee blows for half time

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Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.

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Goal kick for Aston Villa

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Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

45'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

45'

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

45'

The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added

45'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.

44'

Kai Havertz (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

44'

Martin Oedegaard (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

43'

A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box

43'

Gabriel (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

43'

Aston Villa start a counter attack

42'

Matty Cash (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

42'

The cross by Ben White (ARS) from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

42'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

41'

Pau Torres (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

41'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

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Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

40'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

40'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.

39'

Reckless challenge there. Matty Cash (AVL) commits a rough foul on Christos Tzolis (AVL)

38'

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

38'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

37'

The ref blows his whistle. George Hemmings (AVL) charged Ben White (AVL) from behind and it's a free-kick

37'

Kai Havertz (ARS) from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as he pulls down Matty Cash (ARS)

36'

Gabriel (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

36'

Aston Villa start a counter attack

36'

Christos Tzolis (ARS) from Arsenal concedes a foul on John McGinn (ARS) but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

36'

John McGinn (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

36'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

35'

Ben White (ARS) wins an air challenge against George Hemmings (ARS)

35'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.

35'

Bukayo Saka (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

35'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

34'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

33'

David Raya (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

33'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

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Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

32'

Ross Barkley (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

32'

The cross by Martin Oedegaard (ARS) from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.

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The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Kamara (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Myles Lewis-Skelly (AVL)

31'

Ben White (ARS) wins an air challenge against George Hemmings (ARS)

30'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

30'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.

30'

David Raya (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

29'

After a tactical foul, Christos Tzolis (ARS) sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.

29'

Christos Tzolis (ARS) is penalised for pushing Matty Cash (ARS)

29'

Matty Cash (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

29'

Ian Maatsen (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

28'

The referee signals a free kick as Ian Maatsen (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Bukayo Saka (AVL)

27'

Goal kick for Arsenal

27'

Chance! Ian Maatsen (AVL) finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

27'

Gabriel (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

26'

Declan Rice (ARS) wins an air challenge against Emiliano Buendia (ARS)

26'

Gabriel (ARS) from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as he pulls down John McGinn (ARS)

25'

Bukayo Saka (ARS) from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.

25'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.

25'

Pau Torres (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

24'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

24'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

23'

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

22'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

22'

Pau Torres (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

22'

Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

22'

The game is restarted

21'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

21'

Dangerous challenge by John McGinn (AVL) from Aston Villa. Riccardo Calafiori (AVL) on the receiving end of that.

20'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

20'

Safe hands from Zion Suzuki (AVL) as she comes out and claims the ball

20'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.

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Safe hands from David Raya (ARS) as he comes out and claims the ball

20'

Ben White (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

19'

Riccardo Calafiori (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

19'

John McGinn (AVL) swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

19'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

19'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

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A chance presents itself to Riccardo Calafiori (ARS) from Arsenal but his header goes wide

18'

Declan Rice (ARS) from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.

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Matty Cash (AVL) from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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The referee signals a free kick as George Hemmings (AVL) from Aston Villa trips Bukayo Saka (AVL)

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Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

16'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

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Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.

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Kai Havertz (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

14'

Martin Oedegaard (ARS) creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

14'

Dangerous challenge by Boubacar Kamara (AVL) from Aston Villa. Myles Lewis-Skelly (AVL) on the receiving end of that.

14'

Gabriel (ARS) wins an air challenge against Nicolas Jackson (ARS)

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Goal kick for Aston Villa

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Bukayo Saka (ARS) fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

13'

Arsenal are trying to create something here.

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Goal kick for Arsenal

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CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Emiliano Buendia (AVL) strikes the crossbar!

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Myles Lewis-Skelly (ARS) from Arsenal concedes a foul on Boubacar Kamara (ARS) but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

11'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

11'

Ian Maatsen (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

10'

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

10'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.

10'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

10'

Boubacar Kamara (AVL) relieves the pressure with a clearance

9'

Zion Suzuki (AVL) could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

9'

Declan Rice (ARS) from Arsenal is ruled offside

9'

Gabriel (ARS) from Arsenal heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.

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Declan Rice (ARS) from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.

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Matty Cash (AVL) successfully blocks the shot

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A shot by Myles Lewis-Skelly (ARS) is blocked

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John McGinn (AVL) could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

8'

Arsenal are in control of the ball.

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Goal kick for Arsenal

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John McGinn (AVL) fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

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George Hemmings (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

7'

Ben White (ARS) could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

7'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Victor Nilsson Lindeloef (AVL) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

6'

Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

6'

The ref blows his whistle. Riccardo Calafiori (ARS) charged John McGinn (ARS) from behind and it's a free-kick

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Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Goal kick for Aston Villa

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Ball possession: Aston Villa: 57%, Arsenal: 43%.

5'

Gabriel (ARS) makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Aston Villa are in control of the ball.

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Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Gabriel (ARS) relieves the pressure with a clearance

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A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box

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Gabriel (ARS) from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Aston Villa are in control of the ball.

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Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Bukayo Saka (ARS) wins an air challenge against Ross Barkley (ARS)

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Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.

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Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.

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Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.

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The referee starts the match

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Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.

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Welcome to today's crucial game from Villa Park. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!