Aston Villa have moved two (2) points closer to toppers, Liverpool, after defeating Arsenal by a lone goal in the Premier League 2023/24 match at Villa Park on Saturday 9 December, 2023.
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| Captain John McGinn celebrates 7th minute goal for Aston Villa in the Premier League 2923/24 match against Arsenal at Villa Park on Saturday 9 December, 2023. Photo: AVFCOfficial |
Manager Unai Emery’s side took the lead early, in the 7th minute, through John McGinn, who successfully converted a cross from Leon Bailey.
The Gunners had a late goal by former Chelsea forward, Kai Havertz, ruled out by Video Assistant Referee (VAR) by referee Jarred Gillett for handball.
With this result, Aston Villa are third on the table with thirty-five (35) points, two (2) points behind Leaders, Liverpool, while Arsenal are second with thirty-six (36) points.
Results ⬇
| Premier League 2023/24 – Results – Saturday 9 December, 2023 |
| Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool |
| Brighton 1-1 Burnley |
| Manchester United 0-3 AFC Bournemouth |
| Sheffield United 1-0 Brentford |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Nottingham Forest |
| Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal |
With this outcome, “history is made” as Aston Villa clinch “a club-record fifteen home League wins in a row”.
