Villa Stun Arsenal With 95th-Minute Winner at Villa Park

Aston Villa deliver late heartbreak as Arsenal suffer a dramatic stoppage-time defeat in a fiery top-of-the-table clash.

Aston Villa deliver late heartbreak as Arsenal suffer a dramatic stoppage-time defeat in a fiery top-of-the-table clash. Arsenal defeat to Aston Villa ended the Gunners’ impressive unbeaten run, with Emiliano Buendía’s 95th-minute strike sealing a thrilling 2–1 victory at Villa Park.

Villa dominated long spells of the first half and deservedly went ahead through Matty Cash. However, Arsenal fought back strongly after the break, levelling through Leandro Trossard. Just as the game appeared set for a draw, Buendía delivered a decisive late twist.

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Key Match Moments

⚽ 36′ — Villa Grab the Lead

Pau Torres’ cross deflected off Jurrien Timber, falling perfectly for Matty Cash, who drilled the ball through David Raya for 1–0.

⚽ 51′ — Arsenal Hit Back

Bukayo Saka won possession high up the pitch, combined with Martin Ødegaard and forced a save from Emiliano Martínez. Trossard reacted quickest, squeezing home from close range for his 50th Premier League goal.

⚽ 90+5′ — Buendía’s Last-Kick Winner

After Arsenal failed to clear a chaotic scramble, Buendía curled home a sensational winner, triggering wild celebrations in the Holte End. It was the second-latest winning goal scored against Arsenal since 2006/07.

Other key chances included early efforts from Ødegaard, multiple dangerous attacks from Ollie Watkins, and a late miss from former Gunner Donyell Malen.

How Both Teams Lined Up

Aston Villa (4-3-3)

Martínez; Cash (Buendía 87′), Konsa, Torres (Lindelöf 86′), Maatsen; Kamara, Onana (Bogarde 75′), Tielemans; McGinn (Sancho 75′), Rogers, Watkins (Malen 66′).

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Calafiori (Lewis-Skelly 86′); Zubimendi, Rice; Saka (Madueke 79′), Ødegaard, Eze (Trossard 45′); Merino (Gyökeres 45′).

Arteta reshaped the side at half-time to regain control, while Emery’s late changes — especially Buendía — proved crucial.

Managers React to the Thriller

Unai Emery

“I’m very proud. The players kept pushing and the fans drove us forward. We’re not looking at titles yet — just improving.”

Mikel Arteta

“It’s a harsh way to lose. But we congratulate Villa. It hurts, but the team will learn from this. Nothing is decided in December.”

Match Stats

Possession: Arsenal 53% — Villa 47%

Shots: 15 each

Shots on target: Arsenal 9 — Villa 6

Corners: 3–3

Fouls: Villa 10 — Arsenal 8

The defeat ends Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run and tightens the title race heading into a busy December schedule.

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