Arsenal Stumble as Aston Villa Snatch Last-Minute Victory

Aston Villa defeated league leaders Arsenal 2-1 in a Premier League match at Villa Park.
The home team went ahead in the 36th minute of the game when Matty Cash scored. His goal from inside the penalty area gave Unai Emery’s side the lead going into the first half.

Arsenal, who had more ball possession and created opportunities in the first half, responded in the second half. Substitute Leandro Trossard scored the equalizing goal in the 52nd minute.

The second half saw a tough contest, with both teams making multiple substitutions in search of a winner. Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke were brought on for Arsenal, while Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, and Lamare Bogarde entered the match for Villa. As the game remained level at 1-1, the winning goal came in injury time. Emiliano Buendia, who came on as a substitute for Cash in the 87th minute, scored in the 90+5th minute with a precise assist from Boubacar Kamara.

With this victory, Aston Villa has moved to second place, only 3 points behind Arsenal. Arsenal has 33 points, and Aston Villa has 30 points.