Aston Villa Stun Arsenal in Emirates Upset With 2-0 Win!

Late Goals Secure Villa's Top-Four Hopes

Highlights and Match Report

Arsenal's unbeaten run of 11 games ended in surprising fashion as Aston Villa claimed a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.

Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins scored late goals to secure the win, handing Unai Emery's Villa a massive boost in their top-four aspirations.

• Leon Bailey broke the deadlock in the 74th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box.
• Ollie Watkins sealed the victory in the 82nd minute, tapping in a cross from John McGinn.

The result leaves Arsenal in second place in the Premier League standings, five points behind league leaders Manchester City.

What Went Wrong for Arsenal?

• Arsenal were sluggish in attack, failing to create many clear-cut chances.
• The defense was caught napping for both of Villa's goals.
• Arsenal's lack of squad depth was exposed, with injuries to key players affecting their performance.

What's Next for Arsenal?

Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from this defeat when they face Manchester City in their next Premier League match on Wednesday, August 24.

The match will be a crucial test for Arsenal's title hopes, and manager Mikel Arteta will need to find a way to address the issues that led to the defeat against Villa.

Additional Highlights

• Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a string of impressive saves to keep Arsenal at bay.
• Arsenal's Bukayo Saka made history by scoring their 2000th Premier League goal.
• Villa's victory was their first at the Emirates Stadium since 1998.