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Saka earns Arsenal narrow victory over Villa

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Bukayo Saka scored in the 59th minute as defending champions Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 for their second Premier League win of the season.
  • Arsenal controlled the match without overwhelming Villa, while Emi Buendia hit the crossbar for the hosts in the first half.
  • The result left Arsenal on six points alongside Manchester City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remained without a point or a goal.

Bukayo Saka’s close-range finish gave Arsenal a narrow 1-0 win at Aston Villa and a second victory from two Premier League matches.

Arsenal dominated patiently at Villa Park, but a resolute home defense kept the champions from turning possession into a comfortable result. Villa came closest before halftime, when Emi Buendia’s shot struck the crossbar.

Saka scored in the 59th minute, bundling the ball in from close range after substitute Eberechi Eze played Calafiori into position with a clever pass and Calafiori sent a low cross into the area. The goal came shortly after VAR overturned a penalty awarded to Saka.

The performance recalled Arsenal’s pragmatic approach during their title-winning campaign last season, when they recorded eight 1-0 victories. Their defensive strength again allowed them to wait for an opening rather than chase a more open game.

The victory put Arsenal on six points with Manchester City, Hull City and Chelsea. Villa remained pointless and without a goal, with the transfer window due to close on Tuesday.

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