Saka shoots Arsenal to the away win at Aston Villa

Only about 60 hours after the 0: 2 against the FC Liverpool \ - a circumstance, about which Mikel Arteta clearly complained \ - set the Spanish coach at the FC Arsenal on two positions: instead of keeper Ramsdale (hip injury) began Leno (100. Premier League game in the starting element) in the gate, In addition, Smith Rowe replaced the diseased Gabriel Martinelli.

The Gunners determined wide parts of the first half thanks to fast and direct game. Martinez reacted even strongly in a crosslock of players CONSA via reflex and thus prevented an own goal (10.), the villa keeper could no longer thwart the residue in the 30th minute: Saka met from the criminal margin for the deserved break for Arsenal.

After the side change it took a little until Villa gradually produced more pressure and the Gunners more pressed more. A wadkins shot of Watkins scanned by Watkins landed on the outer post (68.). However, despite some efforts in the final phase, Villa did not manage to reach clear degrees, so that Arsenal in the end of the three points also deserved with solid defense work. Thus, the Gunners squeezed 4th place and made another step towards Champions League qualification.

After the fible break, Arsenal arrives at Crystal Palace on Monday (April 4th, 9pm). Aston Villa already played two days before (Saturday, 4 pm) at the Wolverhampton Wanderers.