26/04 - 20:00
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa, 3x1, on Friday, relating to matchweek 9 of the Premier League . In this competition, Mikel Arteta's team came from two draws, and Dean Smith's team came from two defeats.
The first goal was scored by Thomas Partey after 23 minutes, from a corner. Shortly before the interval, Arsenal extended their lead with a goal from Pierre Aubameyang from a penalty rebound. With 45 minutes already played, Emiliano Martínez has defended a penalty, converted by Pierre Aubameyang.
In the 56th minute, Emile Smith-Rowe doubled the lead for London's team, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. With 82 minutes on the clock, Jacob Ramsey scored the last goal of the match, with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box, assisted by Leon Bailey.
After the result Arsenal are 10th in the table, with 14 points, while Aston Villa sit 13th place, with 10 points. With regard to the next fixture, London's team visit Leicester City, while Birmingham's team will play at home against West Ham.
| Arsenal | Aston Villa | |||
| 7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
6 | Ball steals | 6 | ||
| 7 | 54 | Total Passes | 52 | 8 |
| 7 | 46 | Passes Completed | 43 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Saves | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 8 |
4 | Fouls Suffered | 4 |
