August 24, (THEWILL) – Arsenal earned a crucial 2-0 victory against Aston Villa in an English Premier League match on Saturday. The win came through goals from Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey, giving Arsenal a second win in the 2023/2024 season.
The first half saw limited opportunities for both teams. Bukayo Saka tested Emiliano Martinez early on, while Ollie Watkins missed a clear chance for Villa. Arsenal controlled possession but struggled to create significant chances, with Villa ending the half strongly.
The second half brought more excitement. Villa nearly took the lead when Amadou Onana’s deflected shot hit the crossbar, followed by a remarkable save from David Raya to deny Watkins. The turning point came in the 67th minute when substitute Trossard scored with his first touch, giving Arsenal the lead.
Partey extended Arsenal’s advantage in the 77th minute with a long-range effort that Martinez failed to stop. The Gunners then held firm, with William Saliba making a crucial late challenge to prevent a Villa comeback.
This victory strengthens Arsenal’s position in the league table, demonstrating their ability to grind out results in tough matches. Their second clean sheet will boost their confidence going into the next games of the season, as they continue their fresh challenge for the EPL title.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
