Aston Villa surprises Arsenal and Man City is the new leader of the Premier League
‘Villans’ were the home of the ‘gunners’, winning 2-0 and Pep Guardiola’s team took the isolated lead of the English League
A bucket of cold water fell on the Emirates. After Liverpool ‘s home defeat against Crystal Palace (0-1), Arsenal had everything they needed to take sole leadership of the Premier League , but that wasn’t what happened. Mikel Arteta’s side were surprised, at home, by Aston Villa , who won 2-0, on matchday 33 of the English League.
Playing at home, Arsenal imposed their game in the first half and did not allow much of a threat from Aston Villa . However, the lack of inspiration from Mikel Arteta’s men when finishing was glaring. The Gunners had 14 shots, 3 of them on goal, in the first half alone and were unable to prevent the scoreless score at half-time.
In the second part, the conversation was different. Only Unai Emery will be able to confirm what he said to his players at half-time, but what is certain is that the Villains entered the second half looking like another team, just like Arsenal , but in a bad way. Aston Villa ‘s insistence would end up translating into goals towards the final minutes. In a lack of attention from the Arsenal defense , Bailey took the opportunity to shoot for 1-0, in the 84th minute.
With their attention completely focused on the attack, Arsenal forgot to protect the defense and, in the 87th minute, the Gunners allowed Watkins to get in Raya ‘s face and, with a great finish, make it 2-0, putting an end to any doubts. and confirming the defeat of Mikel Arteta’s team.
Manchester City is the one smiling with this result . Pep Guardiola’s team is the new isolated leader of the Premier League , with 73 points, two more than Arsenal and Liverpool, who gave their citizens a perfect campaign after both being defeated at home.
