Saka seals 1-0 win as Arsenal beat Aston Villa at Villa Park
Bukayo Saka struck in the 59th minute; a penalty for Arsenal was overturned by VAR and Villa failed to find an equaliser in heavy stoppage time.
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa after Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in the 59th minute on August 31, 2026. The win is Arsenal's second of the new Premier League season and came away in Birmingham at Villa Park.
Key moments
The match featured a controversial moment in the 55th minute when a penalty was initially awarded to Arsenal, only for the decision to be overturned after a VAR review. Despite the reversal, Arsenal held on to their lead.
Saka's finish in the 59th minute proved decisive. Villa pressed late and were granted eight minutes of stoppage time, during which they had opportunities to level the score, but the Gunners kept a clean sheet and left with the three points.
Commenting on the goal, Sky Sports Premier League tweeted: "It's a brilliant goal, it really is".
The result keeps Arsenal unbeaten in the early run of the campaign and hands them a valuable away win in Birmingham.
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