Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Jorginho's last-minute banger sealed the victory of the Gunners

Jorginho's stunner & Martinelli's goal in the dying minutes of the game of Aston Villa vs Arsenal makes it 4-2 for Arsenal and the gunners got their well-deserved victory and moved to the top of the table once again.

Abishek Goswami

Feb 18, 2023, 2:29 PM

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Jorginho's last-minute banger sealed the victory of the Gunners

Arsenal went to Villa Park to face their former Boss Unai Emery's Aston Villa in an important clash for their title charge. Arsenal after almost securing the 1st spot in the Premier League table, couldn't continue after the loss against City in the last week. They had an extra matchday to cover it but Aston Villa stands in their way of the title charge. It was a match of full fireworks and comebacks. Jorginho's 93rd-minute strike ended up in the back of the net and a gifted goal for Martinelli secured the victory for the Gunners. They climbed to the top of the table once again after winning the game of Aston Villa vs Arsenal.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: 1st Half

Aston Villa started the match with a storm as Ollie Watkins went past Ramsdale with a brilliant finish in the 5th minute of the game. Arsenal was dominating the ball but counterattacks from Villa were putting the defence of Arsenal in danger. Ollie Watkins was stretching the defence line of the gunners with his pace and ball control. The wingbacks of Arsenal faced that issue in the match against Man City.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Ollie Watkins getting past Xhaka | Sportz Point
Ollie Watkins getting past Xhaka during his goal
Image - Twitter

Arsenal slowly came back into the match as Bukayo Saka's banger destroyed the whole backline and Emiliano Martinez in the 16th minute of the game. Arsenal made a move in the 15th minute and the ball came to Saka after a lazy clearance from Mings. Saka got the time and Space and he finished it quite in style with a half volley and celebrated the goal by giving a Tribue to their Club Legend Thiery Henry.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Bukayo Saka's Celebration | Sportz Point
Bukayo Saka Celebrating his goal vs Villa
Image - Twitter

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Villa made a move in the 31st minute of the match as Moreno's low cross went through the legs of Buendia and Coutinho made a late run in the box to finish it off and make it 2-1 for Aston Villa. He scored his first goal of this season after 272 days. Arsenal came down under pressure once again and the 1st half ended with the same scoreline.

Coutinho celebrating with the home fans after scoring the goal | Sportz Point
Coutinho celebrating with the home fans after scoring the goal
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Aston Villa vs Arenal: 2nd Half

Arsenal started the second half with full power as they pushed down the backline of Villa continuously. Saka and Odegard's linkup play put the villa under pressure. Zinchenko's shot from the outside of the box went past Emiliano Martinez and makes it 2-2 for Arsenal in the 31st minute of the game. It was the first Premier League goal of his career and maybe the most important so.

Aston Villa made plenty of chances in the last stages of the game but Ramsdale stood against them. In the 90+3 minute, Martinelli gave a pass to Jorginho and he smashed from the edge of the box with a first-time shot & it hit the post but after a collision with Martinez, it ended up in the back of the net. Jorginho didn't get the goal but his shot made the move for the goal.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Jorginho's banger | Sportz Point
Jorginho's banger
Image - Twitter

Martinelli makes it 2-4 in the 98th minute when Villa got a corner. There was no one in the goal of Villa as Martinez was also in the Arsenal box for pushing them down but it went as a gift for Martinelli. Arsenal won their match by fighting till the end as they show the Potential Champion mentality and climbed to the top of the table once again.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League Table

Teams GP W D L GF GA GD Points
1. Arsenal 23 17 3 3 51 23 +28 54
2. Manchester City 23 16 3 4 59 23 +36 51
3. Manchester United 23 14 4 5 38 28 +10 46
4. Newcastle United 22 10 11 1 35 13 +22 41
5. Tottenham Hotspur 23 12 3 8 42 35 +7 39
6. Brighton 21 10 5 6 39 28 +11 35
7. Fulham 23 10 5 8 34 30 +4 35
8. Brentford 22 8 10 4 36 29 +7 34
9. Liverpool 21 9 5 7 36 28 +8 32
10. Chelsea 22 8 7 7 23 22 +1 31
11. Aston Villa 23 8 4 11 28 38 -10 28
12. Crystal Palace 22 6 7 9 20 30 -10 25
13. Leicester City 22 7 3 12 36 38 -2 24
14. Nottingham Forest 22 6 6 10 17 37 -20 24
15. Wolves 22 6 5 11 17 31 -14 23
16. West Ham United 22 5 5 12 19 27 -8 20
17. Leeds United 22 4 7 11 28 38 -10 19
18. Everton 22 4 6 12 16 30 -14 18
19. AFC Bournemouth 22 4 6 12 20 44 -24 18
20. Southampton 22 4 3 15 18 40 -22 15
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Everton vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Head to Head Stats, Predictions and Possible Lineups

Check out the full match preview, previous records, head-to-head stats, predictions, injury updates, and possible lineups of the Everton vs Liverpool clash in the Premier League 2024-25 season.

Muojindu Francis

Dec 6, 2024, 9:11 PM

Everton vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Head to Head Stats, Predictions and Possible Lineups - sportzpoint.com

This fixture holds so much history in the League fondly called the Merseyside derby it was one of the most fiercely contested games. As these two iconic clubs clash again, the stakes are as high as ever, with city pride and crucial points on the line. Everton will look to break Liverpool’s dominance in recent meetings, while the Reds aim to assert their superiority and keep their season's momentum alive.

Match Details

Match: Everton vs Liverpool

Date: 07/12/2024

Time: 6:00 pm (IST)

Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England.

Match Preview

Everton will bid farewell to Goodison Park at the end of the season, a stadium that has been their home for decades and the venue for 244 Merseyside derbies. The 245th derby, set for tomorrow, will be the last held at Goodison before the club transitions to their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock.

This historic occasion adds extra intensity, as Everton will be determined not to lose their final derby at the iconic ground to their fierce local rivals. Bragging rights and legacy will be on the line.

Everton manager Sean Dyche heads into the match with confidence following a dominant 4-0 win over Wolves midweek, a performance that highlighted their set-piece strength, with players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Tarkowski posing significant aerial threats.

Their physicality in midfield will also be key to disrupting Liverpool’s flow, potentially creating a hostile environment that the Reds have struggled with in the past.

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Van Dijk during the training session on matchday -1. Image | Liverpool FC

On the other hand, Liverpool manager Arne Slot will aim to rally his team after a frustrating draw against Newcastle, where they dropped two crucial points. Slot's side faces pressure from the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea closing in behind them in the standings. 

Liverpool, however, have match-winners aplenty, with Mohamed Salah in exceptional form. His pace, sharp runs, and finishing ability will test Everton's defensive resolve. Liverpool also boasts creativity throughout the squad, capable of turning even the most random moments into goal-scoring opportunities.

While Liverpool may be favorites, Everton’s determination to make their last derby at Goodison unforgettable could set the stage for an unpredictable and thrilling encounter.

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Head- to- Head Stats

The two sides have played 64 times with Liverpool dominating the fixture. in the last 5 meetings, the visitors have won 3 times, while Everton has won once and the other has ended in a draw.

Matches played- 64

Liverpool win- 28

Everton win- 11

Draws- 25

Team News

Everton

Armando Broja - sportzpoint.com
Armando Broja after his Everton debut - Image | Everton

Armando Broja made his Everton debut late in Wednesday's victory and had a promising impact, creating two opportunities that Jack Harrison failed to convert.

Broja's return adds competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who reclaimed his spot from Beto midweek and contributed to the two own goals scored by Craig Dawson.

Meanwhile, Youssef Chermiti is expected to return in a week or two to further strengthen Everton’s attacking lineup. In midfield, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam are also working to regain fitness ahead of the demanding winter schedule.

Michael Keane is doubtful while Youssef Chermiti (foot), Tim Iroegbunam (foot) and James Garner (back) remain sidelined.

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Liverpool

Everton vs Liverpool Match Preview - Alisson Becker can return to playing XI for Liverpool - sportzpoint.com

Liverpool's defensive pair, Ibrahima Konate, and Conor Bradley, remain unavailable, and their absence was evident on Wednesday, with Joe Gomez struggling at the back, Jarrell Quansah may be the preferred option to partner Virgil van Dijk in defense.

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is nearing a return, although Slot has indicated that he won’t rush him back due to Caoimhin Kelleher’s strong form. However, following Kelleher's costly mistake on Wednesday, Alisson could return sooner than expected.

Alexis Mac Allister will miss the match due to a suspension after his booking at Newcastle, and it seems unlikely that Diogo Jota or Federico Chiesa will feature in such a high-intensity game.

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Possible Lineups

Everton's possible starting lineup:

Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Ndiaye, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, McNeil; Calvert-Lewin

Liverpool's possible starting lineup:

Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

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Marc Guehi will receive no formal action by FA over his message on armband issue

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi will not face any punishment by the FA for breaking Premier League regulations as he wrote religious messages on his rainbow armband, which conveys LGBTQ+ celebrations.

Marc Guehi will receive no formal action by FA over his message on armband issue - sportzpoint.com

Crystal Palace captain and England international, Marc Guehi, has avoided disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA), despite breaching the Premier League regulations. The defender wrote a religious message on his rainbow armband to celebrate LGBTQ+ during Crystal Palace's Premier League outing against Newcastle United on 30 November, which ended up in a 1-1 draw.

The series of events 

Marc Guehi wrote religious messages on his captain's armband in Crystal Palace's dedicated 'Rainbow Laces' Premier League game against Newcastle United. Being a devoted Christian, he wrote "I love Jesus" on the armband for the game on 30 November 2024, which caught the eyes of the FA.

FA will remind Crystal Palace player Marc Guehi of rules over religious  messaging after he played with 'I love Jesus' armband | UK News | Sky News
(Image Credit | Sky News)

Significantly, Guehi did not write the word 'love' on the rainbow armband but he used a love sign instead. However, Guehi was warned about violating regulations regarding on-field slogans. Despite this warning, the 24-year-old defender proceeded to write "Jesus 'hearts' you" on his rainbow armband during the very next match against Ipswich Town on 4 December 2024. 

The regulation regarding slogans says:

Equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans. For any offence, the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, the national association or by FIFA

The FA again warned Crystal Palace regarding the existing kit regulations. However, despite a second breach of the rule, they have decided against taking any measure.

Marc Guehi spoke to Sky Sports and explained his intentions behind the messages he wrote.

The message was pretty clear, to be honest. It was a message of love, of truth as well, and a message of inclusivity. So I think it speaks for itself,

Following the 1-0 victory against Ipswich on Tuesday, Palace manager Oliver Glasner commented regarding this issue in a post-match interview:

We respect every single player, especially Marc, who is our captain. He is a great guy, very humble and we shouldn't make it bigger than it is, he is very respectful to everyone in the club.

In football we are all against discrimination, it's a great campaign. We spoke about it, we speak often as he is my captain.

He is no child, he is an adult, he has his opinion and we accept and respect every opinion. The quote of this campaign is to be tolerant and Marc is very tolerant.

Recent rejections against LGBTQ+ celebrations from the Premier League players 

The Premier League and FA partnered with Stonewall, an LGBTQ+ charity, to promote inclusivity and diversity in football. As part of their 'Rainbow Laces' campaign, all 20 Premier League clubs were provided with rainbow-colored captain armbands to wear during matches last weekend and this week. This initiative, which began in 2013, aims to raise awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community within the sport. 

However, there has been some recent displeasure the players have expressed due to their own opinions and beliefs. Ipswich Town's captain Sam Morsy was the only Premier League captain who did not wear the rainbow armband during the campaign in their recent PL outings against Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace. Ipswich stated that Morsy is a practicing Muslim and he did not wear the armband due to his religious beliefs. However, FA did not take any action as wearing the rainbow armband has not been mandatory.

Well done Sam Morsy' and other fan views after rainbow armband stance
Sam Morsy wore the regular captain's armband. (Image Credit | Football365)

On the other hand, Manchester United reportedly canceled plans to wear the special jackets supporting the LGBTQ+ community for their Premier League match against Everton on 1 December 2024; after one of their players refused to participate in the initiative. According to the Athletic, the player was Noussair Mazraoui who refused to wear the jackets due to his religious beliefs. United refused to confirm the identity of the player. 

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw: Groups, Format, and Schedule

Real Madrid were drawn against Al Hilal, CF Pachuca and FC Salzburg while Lionel Messi's Inter Miami was placed in the same group with FC Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw on Thursday. Here are all the details.

Muojindu Francis

Dec 5, 2024, 9:12 PM

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Draw: Groups, Format, and Schedule - sportzpoint.com

Set to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025, the restructured global club football competition will bring together 32 teams from across the world to vie for the title of world champions.

The draw, held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Miami, showcased an impressive lineup of continental and domestic champions from every corner of the globe.

Among the standout contenders are Spain's Real Madrid, the UEFA Champions League winners, Brazil's Botafogo, the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champions, and Egypt's Al Ahly, who are consecutive CAF Champions League winners.

New Format

New FIFA Club World Cup Trophy - sportzpoint.com
New FIFA Club World Cup Trophy. Image | FIFA

Traditionally featuring six to eight teams, the FIFA Club World Cup will now adopt a new format, hosting the largest number of participants in its history. Teams earned qualification by winning their respective continental club tournaments, such as the UEFA Champions League, and based on the confederations' four-year rankings.

South America (CONMEBOL) includes six teams, whereas Europe (whose confederation is UEFA) has twelve, making up the largest representation of the 32 teams.

There are four teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), Africa (AFC), and Asia (AFC).

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami was given a spot, as the domestic champions of the host country, Oceania (OFC) got one spot as well. The top two from each of the 8 groups will advance to the knockout stages after a round-robin group stage.

The final will take place at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey on 13 July.

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FIFA Club World Cup Groups

Group Teams
Group A
  • Palmeiras
  • Porto
  • Ah-Ahly
  • Inter Miami
Group B
  • Paris St German
  • Atletico Madrid
  • Botafago
  • Seattle Sounders
Group C
  • Bayern Munich
  • Auckland City
  • Boca Juniors
  • Benfica
Group D
  • Flamengo
  • El Tunis
  • Chelsea
  • Club Leon
Group E
  • River Plate
  • Urawa Red Diamonds
  • Monterrey
  • Inter Milan
Group F
  • Fluminese
  • Borussia Dortmund
  • Ulsan HD FC
  • Mamelodi Sundowns
Group G
  • Manchester City
  • Wydad
  • Al Ain
  • Juventus
Group H
  • Real Madrid
  • Al Hilal
  • Pachuca
  • FC Salzburg

When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, in the United States of America.

How many teams will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?

A total of 32 teams from 6 continents will take part in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

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5 Foreign Stars Who Have Scored Most Goals in Premier League History

Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah secured his spot among an elite group of top three non-English players who have achieved remarkable goal-scoring milestones in English top-flight football by netting his 170th goal. Sportz Point breaks down the details of this exclusive club.

Muojindu Francis

Dec 5, 2024, 8:39 PM

5 Foreign Stars Who Have Scored Most Goals in Premier League History - sportzpoint.com

The Premier League has traditionally served as a platform for global talent, with players from all over the world displaying their abilities in one of the most competitive football leagues. Few international players have achieved remarkable heights making a lasting impression with their goal-scoring skills.

1. Sergio Aguero-184 goals

5 Foreign Stars Who Have Scored Over 120 Goals in Premier League History - Sergio Aguero - sportzpoint.com
Sergio Aguero has scored the most goals in Premier League history as a foreigner. 

Many people consider Argentine forward Sergio Aguero among Premier League history's best strikers. Aguero, who played for Manchester City from 2011 to 2021, changed the course of history with his precision finishing and ability to score goals at pivotal times. He has the best goals-to-games ratio of any player with more than 150 Premier League goals, scoring an incredible 184 goals in 275 games.

Aguero's most memorable moment came in 2012 when he dramatically won Manchester City's first Premier League title with an injury-time goal against QPR. He became a legend for City and the league at large due to his reliability and ability to perform well in crucial games.

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2. Thierry Henry- 175 goals

Thierry Henry - 5 Foreign Stars Who Have Scored Over 120 Goals in Premier League History - sportzpoint.com
Thierry Henry won four Premier League Golden Boot awards, more than anyone in history. Image | Arsenal

Thierry Henry, a French maestro, is known for his grace and skill in front of goal. Over two stints with the North London club, the Arsenal star scored 175 goals in 258 Premier League games. Henry won the Premier League Golden Boot four times, more than any other player in Premier League history, and was renowned for his incredible speed, skill, and ability to score spectacular goals on his own.

He scored 30 league goals and guided Arsenal to the championship during the undefeated "Invincibles" season of 2003–04, which was his most productive performance. Henry established the standard for what it meant to be a complete forward, his legacy endures even after retiring from football.

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3. Mohammed Salah- 170 goals

5 Foreign Stars Who Have Scored Over 120 Goals in Premier League History - Mohamed Salah - 170 goals - sportzpoint.com
Mo Salah previously held the record for most goals in a 38-game Premier League season. Image | OPTA

Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Mohamed Salah has become one of the Premier League's most prolific goal-scorers. With more than 150 goals to his name, the Egyptian forward has consolidated his status as one of the greatest of all time. Salah made an explosive start, scoring 32 goals in the 2017-18 season, setting the record for the most goals in a 38-game campaign before Erling Haaland broke it again with 36 goals. 

Known for his blistering speed, sharp finishing, and relentless work ethic, Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool's recent successes, including their 2019-20 Premier League title. He may break more records as he continues to find the back of the net with remarkable consistency this season.

 4. Robin Van Persie- 144 goals

5 Foreign Stars Who Have Scored Over 120 Goals in Premier League History - Robin Van Persie | sportzpoint.com
Van Persie won the Premier League Golden Boot twice. Image | Goal

Robin Van Persie, who scored 144 goals in 280 Premier League games, is renowned for his exquisite finishing and outstanding technique. He won the Premier League Golden Boot twice (2011–12, 2012–13) he played for Manchester United from 2012–2015 and Arsenal from 2004–2012.

His best season was 2012–13 when he scored 26 goals and helped United win their 20th EPL title. Van Persie was one of the most feared strikers in the league because of his versatility, and ability to score from a variety of positions.

 5. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink- 127 goals

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scored 127 goals in Premier League - the fifth most by a non-English player | sportzpoint.com
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is one of the greatest strikers to play for Chelsea.

The Dutchman combined physicality and powerful shots to create a formidable presence in front of goal. Between 1997 and 2007, he made 288 Premier League appearances, scoring 127 goals while playing for Leeds United, Chelsea, Middlesbrough, and Charlton Athletic.

With two Golden Boot victories (1998–99 and 2000–01), he rose to fame for his long-range shots and clinical finishing. He is still regarded as one of the best strikers to play in a Chelsea jersey.

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Arsenal vs Manchester United Premier League 2024-25 Highlights | Arsenal hand Ruben Amorim his first defeat as United coach with a 2-0 win

Get the highlights of the epic Premier League 2024-25 clash of Arsenal vs Manchester United as Arsenal handed Ruben Amorim his first defeat as Manchester United coach with a 2-0 win.

Koushik Biswas

Dec 5, 2024, 9:57 AM

Arsenal vs Manchester United Premier League 2024-25 LIVE Updates | Timber scores for Arsenal; ARS 1-0 MUN - sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another Premier League LIVE coverage brought to you by Sportz Point. Tonight, we will be covering the epic encounter between Arsenal and Manchester United at the iconic Emirates Stadium in London. 

What to expect?

Manchester United somehow have reignited themselves under their new charismatic coach Ruben Amorim while Arsenal looking to catch Liverpool at the top of the table to stay in the title race. As both teams have plenty to win and even more to lose, this Arsenal vs Manchester United match becomes more interesting for the fans and viewers.

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So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the build-up, updates, news and scores of the match. Enjoy the coverage.

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