Bukayo Saka Gives Arsenal Victory Over Aston Villa to Continue Perfect Campaign
Mikel Arteta speaks to the media after Arsenal beat Coventry
TL;DR
- Bukayo Saka scored the only goal, giving Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park.
- A penalty awarded to Arsenal was downgraded to a free-kick after VAR review showed the foul occurred outside the area.
- Villa had a chance when Emiliano Buendia hit the crossbar, but the play might have been disallowed for a foul.
- Arsenal's defense maintained a clean sheet, continuing their strong defensive record from last season and the start of this campaign.
- Villa, undergoing a significant squad overhaul with many new signings, is left with zero points after two defeats.
- New Arsenal signing Bruno Guimaraes made his Premier League debut.
- Ezri Konsa returned to Villa Park as a substitute for Arsenal.
- The result means Arsenal has six points from two games, while Villa is still searching for their first win.