Arsenal was up for a crucial game in the English Premier League today when they hosted Aston Villa at the Villa Park Stadium. Being on an impressive two-game winning streak in the competition, the Gunners were looking to maintain their winning mentality by defeating Aston Villa in order to ascend to the top of the league table this season.
Arsenal dominated proceedings in the early stages of this encounter as they went all out on the attack searching for the all important opening goal. Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard were presented with two clear cut goalscoring chances in the encounter which they failed to convert into goals. Aston Villa stood their ground defensively as they held to Arsenal to a goalless draw at halftime.
Despite not playing their best football, Aston Villa took the lead in the 84th minute of the game thanks to a close-range finish from Leon Bailey. Ollie Wakins sealed the win for Aston Villa in the final minutes of the game as he scored a brilliant goal to make the scoreline 2-0 against Arsenal at full-time.
Liverpool on the other hand were humbled by Crystal Palace in the Premier League today when both teams battled at the Anfield Stadium. The Reds were guilty of missing several goalscoring chances in this match as they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the Eagles. A lone goal from Michael Olise helped Crystal Palace bag all three important points from this crucial encounter.
The Current Premier League Standings.
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