Aston Villa, or shall we say – a new sensation. Unai Emery has definitely brought something new to the taste of English football with his mesmerizing, unstoppable Aston Villa.The last victim on Emery’s list is his former side, Arsenal, which he topped on Saturday night 1-0.The Villans celebrated a deserved victory thanks to John McGinn’s early winner.McGinn Goal | #AVFC pic.twitter.com/79fhsxTIsh— Villa Underground (@avfc_vilr) December 9, 2023 It was a great move by Villa down the right, ending with Bailey turning Gabriel inside out as he burst into the box. Bailey squared the ball for McGinn, as the captain took it on the turn before rattling a finish past Raya.Mikel Arteta, who was banned from sitting in the dugout due to a red card in the Luton tie, witnessed a pale performance of his side. Their only clear-cut chance came around the 40-minute mark, as Havertz drove forward before sending in a low cross laid off for Odegaard.WHAT A SAVE BY DIBU MARTINEZ TO DENY ODEGAARD! #AVLARS pic.twitter.com/N8wV3jB6St— Reyi (@ReinaldoCar9) December 9, 2023 The Arsenal captain sidestepped a challenge and looked set to bury his finish – only for Martinez to guess correctly and block his low effort.And, believe it or not, that was all the Gunners could do at Villa Park on Saturday night, with Emery’s defensive block showing no signs of weakness. Beating Manchester City and Arsenal in back-to-back Premier League games proves they can do something big this season.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 16SaturdayCrystal Palace – Liverpool 1-2 (0-0)/Mateta 57 pen – Salah 76, Elliott 90+1/Sheffield Utd – Brentford 1-0 (1-0)/McAtee 45+1/Brighton – Burnley 1-1 (0-1)/Adingra 77 – Odobert 45/Man Utd – Bournemouth 0-3 (0-1)/Solanke 5, Billing 68, Senesi 73/Wolverhampton – Nott. Forest 1-1 (1-1)/Cunha 32 – Toffolo 14/Aston Villa – Arsenal 1-0 (1-0)/McGinn 7/Sunday17.00: (14.0) Luton (8.00) Man.City (1.20)17.00: (3.20) Everton (3.40) Chelsea (2.25)17.00: (2.45) Fulham (3.50) West Ham (3.05)19.30: (2.20) Tottenham (3.60) Newcastle (3.40)***odds are subject to change***
