Arsenal

Arsenal won for the first time in five games on Saturday thanks to a stoppage-time own goal by Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez.

Arsenal were fortunate to see Jorginho's shot rebound off the 'keeper and into the net for their crucial third goal, but they had earned their luck.

[Eddie Nketiah](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259486/Edward-Nketiah): Wasteful in front of goal again and was fortunate it did not cost Arsenal. Also, the reaction from all of us in the second half was perfect, that's the right way to go for the future games." We have to take some lessons today because especially in the first half, we didn't do all the simple things right and then we give them the chance to score those two goals in a really simple way. But it was Arsenal who were the stars of the show as they ended up claiming a stunning late victory. [Oleksandr Zinchenko](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/217482/Oleksandr-Zinchenko) fired Arsenal level on 61 minutes and there were chances for both sides as [Martin Odegaard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/203669/martin-odegaard) missed a glorious chance 13 minutes from time, while at the other end substitute [Leon Bailey](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/224809/Leon-Bailey) crashed a late shot against the bar. This was a day to forget for the 30-year-old. This was another occasion to add to a growing list where Saka was on the receiving end of some rough treatment. Five minutes later, with Martinez caught upfield for a Villa corner, the visitors broke again and substitute [Gabriel Martinelli](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/269844/Gabriel-Martinelli) was left to roll the ball into an unguarded net. Kicking off just 63 hours after losing 3-1 to City, this was always going to be a test of Arsenal's resolve and it became immeasurably harder after Watkins scored early on -- the first goal Arsenal have conceded in the opening 15 minutes of a league match this season. And despite going down for treatment early in the second half, Saka admirably battled on to keep taking the fight to Villa, playing the entire game when it looked probable at one stage he would be forced off. This victory arrests that poor run and fires a statement to City that they still have genuine competition in the title race. Arsenal's durability in the title race was called into question after a run of one point from a possible nine enabled Manchester City to knock them off the top of the table in midweek for the first time since Nov.

Gabriel Martinelli then tapped a fourth into an empty net on a quick counter after Martinez — the former Arsenal goalkeeper — had come up the field as the hosts ...

“The reaction from all of us in the second half is perfect.” With actor and avid Villa fan Tom Hanks in attendance, the hosts went ahead in the the fifth minute through Ollie Watkins, after Oleksandr Zinchenko had given the ball away cheaply. Arsenal had to come from behind twice before the lucky bounce from Jorginho's shot made it 3-2 in the third minute of stoppage time. “And the start wasn’t easy. It also halted an alarming slump for Arteta's team, which had looked in danger of suffering a fourth loss in five games in all competitions. “Of course, very important after the last results we had,” said Jorginho, who joined Arsenal from Chelsea before the transfer deadline.

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Gabriel Martinelli then tapped a fourth into an empty net on a quick counter after Martinez — the former Arsenal goalkeeper — had come up the field as the hosts ...

“The reaction from all of us in the second half is perfect.” Bukayo Saka equalized with a perfectly struck volley in the 16th, but Villa reclaimed the lead in the 31st through Philippe Coutinho. And then we came into halftime, we had a talk, a chat, then we went back to doing the basics that we need to do, and we could change the game.” Arsenal had to come from behind twice before the lucky bounce from Jorginho’s shot made it 3-2 in the third minute of stoppage time. “And the start wasn’t easy. [joined Arsenal](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-arsenal-fc-chelsea-premier-league-16d9b72b23130318abde7c0ad1f021ca) from Chelsea before the transfer deadline.

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“We’ve had results in the season where we have felt like this is the time to kick on. To make matters worse was Azpilicueta lengthy treatment after being hit in the face by an attempted overhead kick by Sékou Mara in the 74th minute. Fulham beat Brighton away, Everton earned a crucial victory over fellow relegation struggler Leeds, and Bournemouth won at Wolves. He was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital. Gabriel Martinelli added the fourth into an empty net after Martinez went up into the Arsenal box in search of an equalizer. The normally prolific Erling Haaland was guilty of a glaring double miss when he first hit the crossbar and then fired the rebound over the net from close range in the second half. Instead, set-piece specialist James Ward-Prowse scored the only goal at Stamford Bridge with a free kick just before the halftime break. . It was not a nice thing to see.” “He’s in hospital. “Thankfully he’s conscious,” Potter said. We have to score,” Guardiola said. “We had amazing chances but it’s football.

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"It's one of the best games we played but we dropped two points. "Both goals were outstanding. When you are not in your best moment you have to fight and that's what we did. There are many games still to play, we know it." Jurgen Klopp's eighth placed side -- who were the last team to beat Newcastle in the league in August -- are six points behind the Magpies with a game in hand. With just minutes left at Villa Park, Mikel Arteta's side were in danger of slipping up again in their bid to win the title for the first time since 2004.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa in the Premier League, while Manchester City drew with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

The results mean that Arsenal are now at the top of the Premier League table with 54 points from 23 matches. Arsenal lost to Manchester City in the Premier League in midweek. [Gabriel Jesus reacts to Arsenal win, as Manchester City slip up](/en-gb/2023/02/18/gabriel-jesus-reacts-to-arsenal-win-as-manchester-city-slip-up/) [What Arteta has privately told Arsenal players ahead of Aston Villa game](/en-gb/2023/02/17/what-arteta-has-privately-told-arsenal-players-ahead-of-aston-villa-game/)

Arsenal regained pole position in the Premier League title race on Saturday as the Gunners fought back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa, ...

The Gunners beat Aston Villa in the lunchtime kick-off, before the defending champions saw two points slip from their grasp.

He had another go from the second rebound but was even worse with that attempt, firing over from inside the six-yard box. [Villa Park](/topic/villa-park) put the onus on City to respond and unsurprisingly they were quick on to the front foot and tested Forest’s defensive capabilities, without really creating anything meaningful in the opening half-hour. Grealish recycled a corner and teed up the Portuguese, who unleashed an unstoppable swerving drive from the edge of the area that was too good for Keylor Navas.

All eyes will be on Arsenal as they head to Aston Villa on Saturday looking to get back on track after their midweek defeat at Manchester City.

Gabriel Martinelli then tapped a fourth into an empty net on a quick counter after Martinez — the former Arsenal goalkeeper — had come up the field as the hosts ...

“The reaction from all of us in the second half is perfect.” Bukayo Saka equalized with a perfectly struck volley in the 16th, but Villa reclaimed the lead in the 31st through Philippe Coutinho. And then we came into halftime, we had a talk, a chat, then we went back to doing the basics that we need to do, and we could change the game.” Arsenal had to come from behind twice before the lucky bounce from Jorginho’s shot made it 3-2 in the third minute of stoppage time. “And the start wasn’t easy. [joined Arsenal](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-arsenal-fc-chelsea-premier-league-16d9b72b23130318abde7c0ad1f021ca) from Chelsea before the transfer deadline.

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Everton have won each of their first two league games at Goodison Park under new coach Sean Dyche, having lost four in a row before he took over. You have to do it. We have to score. “Credit to the boys. The dressing room was absolutely bouncing. City threw everything at Forest in search of a late winner but they could not break the hosts’ resistance, failing to beat a newly promoted side in the Premier League for the first time since April 2021.

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Grealish has been directly involved in six goals (2 goals, 4 assists) in the Premier League since the conclusion of the World Cup. Bernardo Silva's fine opener initially looked like it would be enough for City to take all three points and return to the top of the league, and continued a recent theme for the Portugal international, who has 32 Premier League goals for the club. Prior to this stalemate, Forest had lost their last seven Premier League games against the reigning champions, by an aggregate score of 29-3, including a 6-0 defeat to Man City earlier this season. Grealish had one goal and no assists in eight league appearances this season prior to the World Cup break. Gabriel Martinelli made it 4-2 in the 98th minute. If Forest do manage to stay up, their home from will be a significant reason why.

Villa data and video analyst Victor Manas — who used to work at Arsenal with Unai Emery — and Arsenal analyst Miguel Molina were separated by stewards after the ...

Arsenal scored twice in stoppage time to win an entertaining match and return to the top of the Premier League. Villa data and video analyst Victor Manas — who used to work at Arsenal with Unai Emery — and Arsenal analyst Miguel Molina were separated by stewards after the league leader’s third goal. Arsenal and Aston Villa staff members had to be restrained after a physical altercation in the Villa Park press box during Saturday’s Premier League match between the two teams.

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“The reaction from all of us in the second half is perfect.” The win puts Arsenal back atop the table, two points ahead of Manchester City and with a game in hand after Pep Guardiola's team was held to later Saturday. Arsenal had to come from behind twice before the lucky bounce from Jorginho's shot made it 3-2 in the third minute of stoppage time.