Overview
- Arsenal's opener arrived two minutes into the second half when a Bukayo Saka corner slipped through Emiliano Martínez’s grasp and deflected in off Gabriel Magalhães.
- The defeat halted Aston Villa’s 11-match winning run across competitions.
- Video from the Emirates tunnel shows Martínez arguing with nearby Arsenal supporters before Aston Villa staff and stadium security intervened.
- No disciplinary measures have been reported in connection with the post-match exchange.
- The error extended recent scrutiny of Martínez on corners after a similar issue against Chelsea and against an Arsenal side reported to have a league-high 17 corner goals this year.