Arsenal got revenge on Aston Villa with a 2-0 win at Villa Park, thanks to goals from Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey. Trossard scored just moments after coming on as a substitute, while Partey sealed the win with a low shot. The victory was especially sweet for Arsenal, as Villa had defeated them twice last season, including a loss that hurt their title hopes.
Aston Villa had their chances to score, with Ollie Watkins missing two key opportunities. Arsenal’s goalkeeper, David Raya, made a crucial save to deny Watkins’ header, keeping the game level. Villa also came close with a shot from Andre Onana that hit the bar, but Arsenal’s defense, led by William Saliba, held strong.
Trossard’s goal shifted the momentum of the match. It was his 18th goal for Arsenal since the start of last season, and his performance might earn him a place in the starting lineup for Arsenal’s next game against Brighton. Trossard has a knack for scoring important goals, and his quick impact in this match was another example of that.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Trossard’s attitude, noting how he responded positively to not being in the starting lineup. Arteta highlighted Trossard’s determination to make a difference on the pitch, which he did with his game-changing goal against Villa.