Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's another coverage of the Premier League 2024-25.Β
What happened in the game?
Unai Emery's Aston Villa lost to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal on Matchday 2 of the English Premier League 2024/25 season at the Villa Park, Aston in Birmingham.
Both sides had their chances but the home side couldn't take those while Arsenal got the most of them. Leandro Trossard proved to be an important asset once again when he scored the opener for his side in the second half after coming in for Martinelli.
Thomas Partey then doubled the lead and it was enough for the Gunners to take all three points from this difficult away fixture. Watkins missed two huge chances for Villa otherwise it could have been something different. The best thing for Arteta is that they kept a clean sheet against a team which caused them many difficulties last season.
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Here is the highlight of the game.
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Aug 25, 2024 00:06 ISTFull Time | Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
It's the end of the game at Villa Park. Aston Villa should have scored at least two goals with the opportunities they created. They didn't take advantage and Arsenal secured the three points from a difficult away fixture.
Winning together on the road β pic.twitter.com/UtyYyKz4uc
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 25, 2024 00:00 ISTSaka's duty is over for the day | 88'
A standing ovation for Bukayo Saka who had a top game. Reiss Nelson replaces him.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:53 ISTRiccardo Calafiori is coming on | 82'
A warm reception for the Italian defender. Calafiori replaces Timber who had a good game.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:49 ISTGoal!! for Arsenal | Partey doubles the lead | 77'
Trossard gets in behind Nedejkovic and passes the ball to Saka, who lays it off to the Partey. His low shot squeezes into the bottom right-hand corner of the net. It's a brilliant move from Arsenal and looks like they have secured the three points. Emi Martine should have done better.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:48 ISTDuble subs for Villa | 75'
Ian Maatsen and Ross Barkley replace Lucas Digne and Amadou Onana.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:43 ISTOnana is booked | 72'
Amadou Onana tries to stop Saka and sees the yellow card.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:40 ISTSuper sub Leandro Trossard scores the opener | 68'
Leandro Trossard scores from a Bukayo Saka pull-back. He showed his impact right away after coming in for Martinelli. Arsenal are leading the game now.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:36 ISTDouble Subs for Villa | 66'
McGinn and Watkins are off for Jhon Duran and Jacob Ramsey.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:33 ISTGabriel sees the yellow | 59'
Gabriel is booked for a late challenge on Onana.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:28 ISTSensational save from Raya! | 55'
Amadou Onana launches a shot from outside the penalty area which takes a deflection and hits the cross-bar. Ollie Watkins tries to put the rebound into the back of the net but Raya somehow gets back to his feet and denies the Villa striker with a world-class save.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:23 ISTArsenal controlling the tempo | 50'
Arsenal are dominating possession in the early stages of this second half
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Aug 24, 2024 23:16 ISTThe second half begins
Arsenal kicks off the second half.
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Aug 24, 2024 23:10 ISTThat was some miss from Watkins!
How are Aston Villa not a goal up?! π²
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 24, 2024
It's great work from Morgan Rogers who picks out Villa's no.11, but the England international somehow drags it wide from a few yards out! #TheKickOff | #AVLARS pic.twitter.com/DJLsnsqvq7 -
Aug 24, 2024 23:02 ISTHalf Time | Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal
It's the end of the first half at the Villa Park. Lots of drama and one open goal miss from Watkins are what happened in the first half between Aston Villa and Arsenal. We'll be back for the second half shortly.
It remains scoreless after a highly competitive first half.#AVLARS || #UpTheVilla pic.twitter.com/6P52k6jGuo
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 22:57 ISTDeclan Rice is booked | 45+3'
Declan Rice sees the yellow card for a poor challenge on Morgan Rogers. Rogers has been the best Villa player today. What a game he is having!
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Aug 24, 2024 22:55 ISTIt shoud have been more | 45'
The fourth official reveals there’ll be six minutes of added time.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:49 ISTGood clearance from Torres | 39'
Martinelli tries to square the ball from the left after making a darting run. It’s blocked by Pau Torres and put out for a corner.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:43 ISTBrilliant challenge from McGinn | 32'
McGinn dives in and wins the duel against Saliba.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:31 ISTBailey is okay to continue | 22'
Bailey is looking fine now. Good news for Villa!
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Aug 24, 2024 22:30 ISTWhat is happening to the Villa players? | 20'
Onana plays the ball to Leon Bailey, who immediately pulls up. It is looking like a calf muscle or hamstring issue. What is going on?
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Aug 24, 2024 22:28 ISTForced Substitution | 17'
18-year-old Kosta Nedjkovic replaces Cash and makes his Villa debut.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:25 ISTStrong save from Emi | 15'
The Argentine shot-stopper denies Saka from scoring the opener. In the resultant corner, Emiliano wins a free kick.
2οΈβ£3οΈβ£ pic.twitter.com/MxxgpW0121
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 22:23 ISTMatty Cash is injured | 13'
Cash is receiving medical attention at the moment. He is going off the field and looks like, he may get replaced.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:18 ISTBoth sides want to keep the ball | 10'
Aston Villa has the ball at the moment but the Arsenal players are pressing them down, trying to win the ball.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:13 ISTOnana is down | 3'
Amadou Onana goes to the ground holding his face after an accidental collision with Jurrien Timber.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:10 ISTAn early free kick for Arsenal | 2'
Arsenal win an early free-kick deep inside their half.
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Aug 24, 2024 22:01 ISTThe first half begins
We are underway at the Villa Park.
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Aug 24, 2024 21:59 ISTThe match is all set to begin
The players are coming out of the tunnel.
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Aug 24, 2024 21:51 ISTFinal session
Ready to go π pic.twitter.com/3CteYi1VmJ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 21:50 ISTThe Away side is here
Focused on the task π pic.twitter.com/uzdxrM0vrh
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 21:50 ISTHere is the home team
Arriving at Villa Park for the first time this season π pic.twitter.com/xLhVlcR2Si
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 21:49 ISTDamn!
Our new tunnel and players' entrance π₯#UpTheVilla pic.twitter.com/3A21x3QQBx
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 20:55 ISTStarting XIs
Aston Villa
Your Aston Villa squad for our home opener. ππ#AVLARS || #UpTheVilla pic.twitter.com/l5SR9R6BgA
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 24, 2024Arsenal
β«οΈ π§πππ ππππ π΄
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 24, 2024
πͺ Timber starts at the back
βοΈ Rice features in the middle
β‘οΈ Saka out wide
Ready to work - COME ON YOU GUNNERS! -
Aug 24, 2024 19:54 ISTClean and Ready for the Clash
Back home π pic.twitter.com/K6DVRycSEL
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 19:52 ISTThe Italian maestro!
That roar from the away end π
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 24, 2024
Where does this late Jorgi strike rank for you, Gooners? π€ pic.twitter.com/8xgrSMzFlo -
Aug 24, 2024 12:07 ISTHe is from Italia; Will he start?
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Aug 24, 2024 12:05 ISTThe Gunners
Team π pic.twitter.com/UzScfRorFY
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 12:05 ISTPractice Session
Inside Training: Matchday 2οΈβ£
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2024
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Aug 24, 2024 12:03 ISTVilla is highly motivated
Emery on Emi Martínez’s new contract: “We are very happy… He is involved completely in this project… It’s very good for every supporter of Aston Villa being very proud of him.” pic.twitter.com/xwRTSLty8G
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 23, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 12:02 ISTThe Villa boss ahead of the big game
"I am very, very motivated. I am very focused." π«‘
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 23, 2024
The Boss previews tomorrow's match vs. Arsenal. -
Aug 24, 2024 12:02 ISTThey are ready for the battle; Are you?
Ready for battle. #UpTheVilla pic.twitter.com/x1BWF7Ab0N
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 23, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 12:01 ISTHead-to-head stats
- Matches Played: 203
- Arsenal won: 87
- Draws: 45
- Aston Villa won: 71
First home match of the season π#UpTheVilla pic.twitter.com/98erdWnmIL
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 24, 2024 -
Aug 24, 2024 11:59 ISTToday's Venue
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Aug 24, 2024 11:58 ISTMatch Details
- Match: Aston Villa vs Arsenal - Premier League 2024-25 Matchday 2
- Venue: Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham
- Kick-Off: 10:00 pm IST
Away days are back π pic.twitter.com/XQsxbGhSrK
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 23, 2024