Saka scores only goal as Arsenal beat Villa
Bukayo Saka scores the only goal as Premier League champions Arsenal come away from Aston Villa with all three points.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the match as Premier League champions Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0. Saka put the ball into an empty net with a shot from Riccardo Calafiori's cutback. Villa had a close chance in the first half when Emiliano Buendia's effort hit the crossbar, though it may have been disallowed for a foul.
Arsenal won the penalty for a foul by Ian Maatsen on Saka, but it was overturned as a video assistant referee ruled the incident outside the box. Martin Odegaard came close to scoring but his shot was wide. Arsenal's win gave them six points, while Aston Villa suffered back-to-back defeats.
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