Aston Villa Stun Arsenal With Last‑Gasp Winner in Premier League Thriller

Birmingham, UK — Aston Villa delivered one of the most dramatic results of the Premier League season, defeating league‑leaders Arsenal 2–1 at Villa Park thanks to a stoppage‑time strike from Emiliano Buendía. The victory tightens the title race and extends Villa’s remarkable run of form.
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Villa Strike First as Arsenal Struggle to Settle

Unai Emery’s side started with confidence, backed by a raucous home crowd. Their pressure paid off in the 36th minute, when Matty Cash drilled home a low finish to give Villa a deserved 1–0 lead.
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Arsenal, missing key defensive figures, looked disjointed in the first half and struggled to create clear chances despite dominating possession.
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Trossard Levels, Momentum Shifts

Mikel Arteta’s halftime adjustments sparked life into the Gunners. Just seven minutes after the restart, Leandro Trossard pounced on a loose ball to equalise, swinging momentum Arsenal’s way and setting up a tense final half‑hour.
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But despite spells of pressure, Arsenal couldn’t find the cutting edge needed to turn the match around.

Buendía’s 95th‑Minute Winner Sends Villa Park Into Chaos

With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Villa launched one final attack deep into stoppage time. After a frantic scramble in the box, Emiliano Buendía smashed home the winner in the 95th minute, sealing a dramatic 2–1 victory and sending Villa Park into eruption.
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The result lifts Aston Villa to within three points of Arsenal at the top of the table, intensifying an already gripping title race.

What This Means for the Title Race

• Arsenal suffer only their second league defeat of the season but remain top — for now.
• Aston Villa climb to second, continuing a stunning run of seven straight wins.
• The pressure now shifts to Manchester City, who can close the gap further in their upcoming fixture.
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