Conceded 2 goals in a row! Arsenal 2-2 Villa 6 points away from Liverpool Havertz's fatal rise + handball is invalid

In a key match in the 22nd round of the English Premier League that ended in the early morning of January 19, Beijing time, Arsenal was forced to draw 2-2 by Aston Villa at home. In the first half, Martinelli broke the deadlock with a tackle. In the second half, Kai Havertz doubled his advantage with a goalmouth sweep, Leandro Trossard assisted twice, Tielemans and Watkins then scored two goals in a row to equalise, and Havertz was whistled for handball.

Arsenal are unbeaten in 12 league games (7 wins, 5 draws) and have 44 points from 22 games, 6 points behind Liverpool at the top of the table with one more game. Villa, on the other hand, accumulated 36 points, surpassing Manchester City and temporarily moved up to 7th place in the standings.

【Key Focus】

In the 35th minute, Trossard crossed, Martinelli outflanked and tackled, the ball had completely crossed the goal line, only to be saved by Martin, the referee penalty was valid, Arsenal led Villa 1-0.

In the 55th minute, Leandro Trossard crossed and Havertz volleyed home to give Arsenal a 2-0 lead over Villa.

In the 60th minute, Digne provided an assist from a cross and Tielemans headed home to make it 2-1.

In the 68th minute, Cash crossed, Havertz rose to the top, Watkins outflanked the goal, and Arsenal conceded two goals in a row to equalize.

In the 87th minute, Merino volleyed home the goal, which was deflected by Havertz's handball, and Arsenal's goal was disallowed.

【Wonderful Playback】

In the 9th minute, Arsenal's corner kick was dangerous again, and Thomas's shot was blocked by Big Martin.

In the 13th minute, Maatsen burst into the penalty area, and Raya saved the ball.

In the 19th minute, Trossard shot at goal, and Big Martin flew to save the ball.

In the 29th minute, Kai Havertz cut inside from the right side of the penalty area, and Martin saved the ball again.

In the 32nd minute, Thomas made a mistake on the sideline, and Watkins intercepted the ball and kicked it high.

In the 40th minute, Thomas went straight into the penalty area, and Merino had a great chance to shoot wide.

In the 48th minute, Kai Havertz headed in from a set-piece and headed the ball high under interference.

In the 62nd minute, Arsenal was in a panic in front of the goal, Skelly made a mistake in passing, and Tielemans pushed and hit the post and bounced off the bottom line.

In the 74th minute, Rice shot from outside the penalty area, and the ball grazed the post.

In the 91st minute, Arsenal attacked continuously in front of the Villa goal, and Martin made two consecutive saves to keep the goal intact.

In the 93rd minute, Arsenal missed a stunner, and Trossard slid out of the net.

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【Starters of both sides】

Arsenal starters: 22-Raya, 5-Thomas, 12-Timber, 6-Gabriel, 49-Skelly, 8-Odegaard, 23-Merino, 41-Rice, 11-Martinelli (82'30-Sterling), 29-Havertz, 19-Trossard

Subs not used: 32-Neto, 3-Tierney, 15-Kiwior, 17-Zinchenko, 20-Jorginho, 37-Oyedegui, 46-Kabia, 47-Kacuri

Villa starters: 23-Martinez, 2-Cash, 4-Koonsa, 5-Mings, 22-Maatsen (46'12-Digne), 8-Tielemans, 24-Amadou Onana (37'26-Bogard), 41-Jacob Ramsey (85'31-Leon Bailey), 44-Bubacar Kamara, 27-Morgan Rodgers, 11-Watkins (79'9-Duran)

Subs not used: 18-Gauci, 25-Olsen, 10-Buendia, 17-Tangyère Mullen, 20-Nedrikovic