04/14/2024 11:05am. Updated on 04/14/2024 3:35 p.m.
Arsenal lost 2 to 0 against Aston Villa on matchday 33 of the Premier League. With this result, those led by Mikel Arteta They were second in the standings with 71 points to their credit. Therefore, they will have to return to victory as soon as possible because there are only five dates ahead and the fight for the title with the Manchester City and the Liverpool It’s burning.
Although during the first half the Gunners’ dominance was total, the lack of precision and security of Emiliano Martínez Under the three sticks, despite having been superior, the local team went to half-time with a partial tie on the scoreboard. For his part, the Aston Villa (who was saved by the Argentine goalkeeper) could not pass the middle of the field and had many difficulties defending, especially during the first minutes.
Already in the second half, the game was more distributed: although the prominence of the Back He held on, his team was encouraged and, at times, he managed to impose his idea. In fact, on one occasion, the Arsenal was saved thanks to the crossbar because, otherwise, Youri Tielemans would have scored a goal.
Damián Emiliano Martínez – 4-16-2024
Draw Martínez’s saves
However, towards the end of the meeting, everything changed in a matter of minutes. At 84′, a goal from Leon Bailey complicated the Gunners and, another of Ollie Watkins At 87′ the hammer finally came down on the game. This way, The local team lost at a key moment and paid dearly for not achieving the chances they had during the first half..
Emiliano Martínez during the duel against Arsenal. (AP)
How is the fight for the Premier League?
With only five dates left, three teams are fighting to win the Premier League. In this edition, Manchester City, Arsenal y Liverpool (who alternated dominance in the standings) are the only candidates to win the title. However, the fight is burning because, between them, there is a difference of two points or less. Therefore, everything seems to indicate that the definition will be given, practically, on the last day.
Aston Villa – 16-4-2024
Aston Villa’s victory against Arsenal
A no less important fact is that, throughout this season, all three were champions. Those led by Mikel Arteta won the Community Shield, the men of Jurgen Klopp They kept the League Cup and those of Pep Guardiola They won the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup. For now, Manchester City is first with 73 points while Arsenal and Liverpool follow with 71.
Aston Villa in the Premier League: what they aspire to and what commitments remain ahead
Although He has no mathematical chance of fighting for the Premier Leaguehe Aston Villa he ran a historic campaign and will seek to obtain as many wins as possible before the end of the season to get a place in the next Champions League.
Until now, Those led by Unai Emery won 19, tied six and lost eight. Therefore, they are fourth in the standings and, if they stay there, they will achieve their goal. With this panorama on the horizon, your next rivals will be Bournemouth, Chelsea, Brighton, Liverpool y Crystal Palace.
Draw Martínez after the victory against Arsenal. (AFP)
