Published 19:43 IST, September 23rd 2019
EPL: Arsenal vs Aston Villa key moments, goals and highlights
Arsenal pulled off a comeback in the EPL against Aston Villa on Sunday. Late goals from Callum Chambers and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Arsenal a 3-2 win.
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EPL giants Arsenal pulled off a remarkable comeback in ir recent outing at Emirates against a determined Aston Villa side. A late Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goal sealed a win for Gunners as y jumped to fourth in EPL table. Having lost Ainsley Maitland-Niles to a red card in first half, Arsenal were playing with 10 men for second period of game. Here are key moments which defined Sunday’s Premier League game in rth London.
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EPL: Arsenal get off to a rocky start against Aston Villa
Arsenal started with an attacking intent on Sunday playing in front of home crowd at Emirates. However, it was Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn who scored opening goal for away team in 20th minute. Following that, two Arsenal players (Granit Xhaka and Matteo Guendouzi) were booked for fouls. Things got worse for EPL giants after Ainsley Maitland-Niles was given his second yellow of day and was sent off for a challenge on Aston Villa’s Neil Taylor.
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EPL: Nicolas Pepe, Callum Chambers and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang impress
Arsenal's summer signing Nicolas Pepe came to Arsenal’s rescue with a penalty in 59th minute. However, Aston Villa’s Brazilian striker Wesley handed visitors le once again in 60th minute. Playing with 10 men was never going to be easy but Unai Emery’s squ looked to be in mood to bag all three points. Arsenal’s star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed three points for home team when he scored third goal in 84th minute. However, Gabonese forward was booked in 95th minute for a rash challenge on Villa captain Jack Grealish in dying minutes.
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Arsenal move up to fourth in EPL 2019-20 table
After Sunday's win, Gunners climbed up to fourth in EPL table. From six games played in season this year, Arsenal have won three, drawn two and lost one match until w. Aubameyang has been ir best player this season. However, Gunners will need to improve ir defence if y intend to play in Champions League next year.
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