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Arsenal Stunned Late by Aston Villa, Man City Closes Gap and Liverpool Draws

  • In the fifth minute of added time, Emiliano Buendía scored to secure a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.
  • Matty Cash opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a well-worked finish, Leandro Trossard equalised early in the second half, and Emiliano Buendía came off the bench in the 87th minute.
  • Emiliano Martínez was called into action with a crucial stop to deny Martin Ødegaard before Arsenal levelled two minutes later, while late stoppage-time included Declan Rice's floated cross and a 93rd minute chance smashed into the side netting.
  • The result tightened the title race as Aston Villa's win moved them into second place and cut the gap to Arsenal to three points, marking nine wins from 10.
  • Arsenal's defeat was their second in 22 matches and the third successive away fixture where they dropped points, while Manchester City can cut the lead to two points at the Etihad Stadium.
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Substitute Emiliano Buendia scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of extra time for Aston Villa, who defeated leaders Arsenal 2-1, inflicting only their second defeat in the English football championship.

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Extratime Talk broke the news in on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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