Jan 18, 2025 at 12:30 pm (Week 22)
Match Commentary
Lineups

Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3

David Raya
Goalkeeper (#22)

Thomas Partey
Defender (#5)

Jurriën Timber
Defender (#12)

Gabriel Magalhães
Defender (#6)

Myles Lewis-Skelly
Defender (#49)

Martin Ødegaard
Midfielder (#8)

Declan Rice
Midfielder (#41)

Mikel Merino
Midfielder (#23)

Gabriel Martinelli
Attacker (#11)

Kai Havertz
Attacker (#29)

Leandro Trossard
Attacker (#19)

Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Emiliano Martínez
Goalkeeper (#23)

Matty Cash
Defender (#2)

Ezri Konsa
Defender (#4)

Tyrone Mings
Defender (#5)

Ian Maatsen
Defender (#22)

Boubacar Kamara
Midfielder (#44)

Amadou Onana
Midfielder (#24)

Morgan Rogers
Midfielder (#27)

Youri Tielemans
Midfielder (#8)

Jacob Ramsey
Midfielder (#41)

Ollie Watkins
Attacker (#11)
Statistics
![]() Arsenal | ![]() Aston Villa | |
---|---|---|
2 | Goals | 2 |
18 | Shots | 8 |
6 | On Target | 4 |
121 | Attacks | 56 |
483 | Passes | 262 |
2 | Saves | 4 |
0 | Tackles | 0 |
66% | % Possession | 34% |
10 | Corners | 1 |
3 | Offsides | 2 |
10 | Fouls | 18 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
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The attempt is thwarted. Raheem Sterling from Arsenal takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. Raheem Sterling's shot is denied.
The second half has concluded with the score tied at 2-2 between Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Fouled by Lucas Digne - Aston Villa Lucas Digne Foul
Fouled by Jhon Durán - Aston Villa Jhon Durán Foul
Offside - Arsenal. Leandro Trossard is in offside. Myles Lewis-Skelly Offside
Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa - receive yellow card. Morgan Rogers Yellow Card
Fouled by Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa Morgan Rogers Foul
Declan Rice from Arsenal has earned a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Tyrone Mings.
Raheem Sterling - Arsenal - receive yellow card for a foul. Raheem Sterling Yellow Card
Fouled by Raheem Sterling - Arsenal Raheem Sterling Foul
Ezri Konsa - Aston Villa - won a free kick in defence. Gabriel Magalhães Foul
Missed chance. Youri Tielemans - Aston Villa - shot with right foot from outside the box is close, but missed to the left. Assist - Lamare Bogarde. Youri Tielemans Shot Off Target
Corner - Arsenal. Conceded by Matty Cash. Matty Cash Corner Kick
New attacking attempt. Leandro Trossard - Arsenal - shot with right foot from the left side of the box is saved in the left corner. Leandro Trossard Shot On Target
New attacking attempt. Mikel Merino - Arsenal - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is saved in the left corner. Mikel Merino Shot Hit Woodwork
Kai Havertz from Arsenal commits a handball.
VAR Update: The goal by Arsenal has been disallowed, resulting in a score of 2-2 against Aston Villa. The referee's decision, following a review of the play involving Kai Havertz, stands.
The attempt is thwarted. Mikel Merino of Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. Mikel Merino's shot is denied.
Goal! Arsenal takes the lead 3-2 against Aston Villa. Kai Havertz scores with a shot from inside the penalty area. What a goal by Havertz!
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Lamare Bogarde of Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Leon Bailey. Bogarde's shot was on target.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Leon Bailey comes on to replace Jacob Ramsey.
Substitution for Arsenal: Raheem Sterling comes on to replace Gabriel Martinelli.
Mikel Merino commits a foul on an Arsenal player.
The attempt is deflected. Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Thomas Partey. Ødegaard's shot is thwarted.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Jhon Durán comes on to replace Ollie Watkins.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Youri Tielemans commits a foul on an Aston Villa player.
Declan Rice from Arsenal earned a free kick in an offensive position after being fouled by Youri Tielemans.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Missed opportunity. Declan Rice from Arsenal took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the goal.
Aston Villa has been called for offside. Ollie Watkins is caught in an offside position, and Lucas Digne is also flagged for offside.
Missed opportunity! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide of the target. Trossard's effort was off target.
Goal! It's now Arsenal 2, Aston Villa 2. Ollie Watkins finds the back of the net for Aston Villa, firing a right-footed shot from close range into the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Matty Cash, who delivered a perfect cross. Ollie Watkins scores!
Leandro Trossard of Arsenal has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Leandro Trossard from Arsenal committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Tyrone Mings allowed the ball to go out. Tyrone Mings will take the corner kick.
Opportunity wasted. Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area that narrowly missed the top right corner. The assist came from Gabriel Magalhães following a corner kick. Martinelli's attempt went off target.
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa has committed a foul.
Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa strikes the right post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack. Tielemans' attempt hits the woodwork.
Goal! Arsenal 2, Aston Villa 1. Youri Tielemans has scored for Aston Villa, heading the ball from the center of the penalty area into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Lucas Digne, who delivered a precise cross. Youri Tielemans finds the net with a powerful header!
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa earned a free kick on the left side after being fouled by Martin Ødegaard.
Goal! Arsenal leads 2-0 against Aston Villa. Kai Havertz scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it into the right corner of the net. The assist came from Leandro Trossard, who delivered a perfect cross. Havertz finished it off with a volley.
Youri Tielemans commits a foul on an Aston Villa player.
Aston Villa is caught offside. Jacob Ramsey is positioned beyond the last defender. Ollie Watkins is also flagged for offside.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after a deflection off Tyrone Mings. Mings will take the corner kick.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Lucas Digne allowed the ball to go out. Lucas Digne will take the corner kick.
Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Kai Havertz of Arsenal attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area, but the shot went wide of the goal.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Lucas Digne is coming off, and Ian Maatsen is taking his place.
First Half ended - Arsenal 1, Aston Villa 0.
Fouled by Mikel Merino - Arsenal Mikel Merino Foul
Thomas Partey from Arsenal committed a foul.
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in his defensive area after being fouled by Kai Havertz.
Missed opportunity! Mikel Merino from Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Thomas Partey. Merino's shot was off target.
Missed opportunity! Leandro Trossard from Arsenal took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the target. Trossard's attempt goes off target.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Lamare Bogarde comes on to replace Amadou Onana, who is leaving the field due to injury.
Goal! Arsenal takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Aston Villa. Gabriel Martinelli finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from close range, right in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Leandro Trossard, who delivered a precise cross. Martinelli scores with a volley!
A shot has been denied! Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa attempted a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Morgan Rogers. Ollie Watkins' effort is thwarted!
Missed opportunity. Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the goal.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Kai Havertz of Arsenal attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Mikel Merino. Havertz's shot went wide.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ian Maatsen commits a foul on an Aston Villa player.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Leandro Trossard takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save to the right corner. The assist came from Kai Havertz. Trossard's shot was on target.
A fresh offensive push from Aston Villa. Ian Maatsen takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. Ian Maatsen's attempt is on target.
Offside call against Arsenal. Kai Havertz is caught offside. Leandro Trossard is also in an offside position.
Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area after being fouled by Kai Havertz.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after a play involving Ian Maatsen, who was responsible for conceding the corner. Ian Maatsen will take the corner kick.
Morgan Rogers commits a foul against Aston Villa.
Another offensive push from Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's expertly saved in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Declan Rice, who delivered a precise cross. Gabriel Martinelli's shot was on target.
Arsenal has been awarded a corner after Matty Cash allowed the ball to go out. Leandro Trossard is set to take the corner kick.
First Half starts.
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Declan Rice from Arsenal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Matty Cash from Aston Villa.
A shot is deflected. Leandro Trossard of Arsenal attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it is blocked. The assist came from Gabriel Magalhães, who provided a header.
Corner kick awarded to Arsenal after Lucas Digne allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Myles Lewis-Skelly allowed it to go out.
A shot is deflected. Leandro Trossard from Arsenal attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The first half has concluded with Arsenal leading Aston Villa 1-0.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Tyrone Mings allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of stoppage time.
Morgan Rogers is playing for Aston Villa.
Arsenal has been awarded a free kick in their defensive half.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Amadou Onana from Aston Villa.
Offside call against Arsenal. Kai Havertz has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Ezri Konsa allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Arsenal after Tyrone Mings allowed the ball to go out.