Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Updated
It finished level: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa in the Premier League (Round 22) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal goals: Gabriel Martinelli 35', Kai Havertz 55'. Aston Villa goals: Youri Tielemans 60', Ollie Watkins 68'. Expected goals: 1.33-1.04. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Leandro Trossard (8.7).
Match report
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa: match report
Arsenal and Aston Villa shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 18 January in the Premier League.
Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal ahead on 35' (1-0), Kai Havertz made it 2-0 on 55', Youri Tielemans pulled one back for Aston Villa on 60' (2-1) and Ollie Watkins levelled for Aston Villa on 68' (2-2).
Arsenal had 66% of the ball, shots were 18-8 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.33-1.04.
Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 60,067. Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
Match stats
| Arsenal | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.33 | 1.04 |
| Total shots | 18 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 14 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 429 (89%) | 193 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total shots | 18 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Thomas Partey, Jurriën Timber, Gabriel, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)
- 30' · Yellow card · Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
- 35' · Goal · Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
- 37' · Substitution · Lamare Bogarde for Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
- 46' · Substitution · Lucas Digne for Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)
- 55' · Goal · Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
- 60' · Goal · Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
- 63' · Yellow card · Unai Emery (Aston Villa)
- 67' · Yellow card · Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
- 68' · Goal · Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 78' · Yellow card · Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa)
- 80' · Substitution · Jhon Durán for Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 82' · Substitution · Raheem Sterling for Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
- 85' · Substitution · Leon Bailey for Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Raheem Sterling (Arsenal)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
All-time head-to-head
61 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 34, draws 15, Aston Villa 12.
Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Aston Villa?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025.
When and where is Arsenal vs Aston Villa?
Sat, 18 Jan 2025, 17:30 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Aston Villa?
In 61 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal 34 wins, 15 draws, Aston Villa 12 wins (goals 108-57).