Arsenal scores two goals but suffers draw with Aston Villa
Martinelli and Havertz score but the away team hit back within eight minutes to edge the London side clear of the Premier League lead
STUMBLE
Arsenal took a two-goal lead but were held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa on Saturday in a match for the 22nd round of the Premier League. At the Arsenal Stadium, Gabriel Martinelli and Havertz scored for the Gunners. In the 15th minute of the second half, Tielemans reduced the deficit, and in the 23rd minute, Watkins tied the match. In the 42nd minute, Merino scored for the home team, but the referee disallowed the goal, with the help of VAR, due to a handball by Kai Havertz.
INCREASES THE LEADER’S ADVANTAGE
With a win over Brentford secured in injury time, with two goals from Darwin Nuñez, Liverpool reached 50 points and increased their lead at the top of the Premier League. This was thanks to Arsenal’s draw, which left them with 44 points. Aston Villa remain in seventh place, now with 36 points. In the next round, the Gunners face Wolverhampton, while Aston Villa face West Ham.
