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Arsenal's Unbeaten Run Ends in Dramatic Fashion

Late Goals from Aston Villa Break Arsenal's 11-game Streak

Arsenal's impressive 11-game unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end in dramatic fashion on Saturday, as Aston Villa scored two late goals to snatch a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners had taken the lead in the first half thanks to a goal from Bukayo Saka, but Leon Bailey equalized for Villa with just 15 minutes remaining.

With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Ollie Watkins popped up with a winner for Villa in the 83rd minute to break Arsenal's hearts.

The defeat leaves Arsenal second in the Premier League table, three points behind leaders Manchester City.

Lineups

Arsenal: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Nketiah Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Kamara; Bailey, Buendia, Coutinho; Watkins

Stats

Possession: Arsenal 62%, Aston Villa 38% Shots: Arsenal 16, Aston Villa 12 Shots on target: Arsenal 6, Aston Villa 4 Corners: Arsenal 9, Aston Villa 3

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