Overview
- Matty Cash put Villa ahead before halftime and Leandro Trossard leveled early in the second half after Mikel Arteta's attacking changes.
- Substitute Emiliano Buendía scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to clinch a 2-1 win at Villa Park.
- Goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez produced decisive saves, denying chances from Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka.
- Unai Emery's team have seven straight wins in all competitions and have not dropped league points since November 1.
- Arsenal remain first on 33 points with Villa on 30, giving Manchester City a chance to narrow the gap.