Aston Villa's win over Arsenal on Saturday saw late drama as the Gunners were denied an equaliser and Emi Martinez was left with a facial injury.
Aston Villa beat Arsenal 1-0Gunners see equaliser chalked offEmi Martinez injured in same incidentWHAT HAPPENED?
There was plenty of late drama at Villa Park on Saturday as Unai Emery enjoyed a 1-0 win over his former side. John McGinn scored the only goal of the game in the seventh minute, but Arsenal saw a late effort chalked off for handball. Kai Havertz was penalised for the offense just before Eddie Nketiah poked home from close range. The German was left furious by the decision which was eventually given after a lengthy VAR check. The dramatic incident also saw Villa goalkeeper Martinez left with a bloodied face after being caught by a stray boot. The two players then squared moments later as tempers flared at Villa Park.
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The victory continues a brilliant week for Aston Villa who beat Manchester City 1-0 last time out. Emery's side have now won 15 consecutive home games for the first time in their history and now sit third in the table, one point behind Arsenal and just two off leaders Liverpool.
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Emery is the fifth manager to win 15 consecutive Premier League home games in charge of a club – the other four have all won the title (Ferguson, Mancini, Klopp, Guardiola).
WHAT'S NEXT?
Villa now turn their attentions back to the Europa Conference League and a tie with Zrinjski. Emery's side have already qualified for the knockout stages and sit top of the group ahead of the final round of games. Villa then face Brentford and Sheffield United in the Premier League and will be expected to continue their winning run after seeing off the likes of Arsenal and City.
