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FT: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa - Martinelli pokes in opener before Havertz's second
Havertz has deflected goal ruled out for offside
Tielemans' diving header gives visitors hope before Watkins equaliser
FT: Brentford 0-2 Liverpool, Leicester City 0-2 Fulham, West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Nunez scores late double as Liverpool extend lead at top
FT: Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth - Kluivert hits three as visitors stun hosts
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How long will Bruno G be at Newcastle? He is an incredible footballer.
Toby, London
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Bournemouth are playing some lovely football.
They work it round and that results in Lewis Cook being released in absolute acres down the right.
He drives into the area and his early cross finds Dango Ouattara, but he ends up being crowded out.
They come again though and Justin Kluivert ends up trying to curl into the far corner but it drifts wide.
Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
That goal has really sparked the Newcastle fans into action. It's got a whole lot noisier at St James' Park now.
Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Neil Lennon
Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle seem to be so much bigger.
It seems to be a free header and Bruno Guimaraes makes a little dart, but I think Kepa should do better.
Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Rachel Corsie
Scotland and Aston Villa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
I can't believe the turnaround Newcastle have had since the defeat at Brentford.
Newcastle could be in the tile race conversation. If they keep momentum they'll be in the title race.
Bruno Guimaraes
Image source, Getty ImagesGreat header, poor defending.
Lewis Hall swings a corner in and Bruno Guimaraes ends up unmarked. Dan Burn takes away the attention of Illia Zabarnyi and Guimaraes powers a header towards goal.
It is always curving away from Kepa, who gets a hand to it, but the Spaniard can only help it into the side of the net.
It's a really passionate celebration from Guimaraes. Loads of fist pumping in there.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Bournemouth captain Lewis Cook had a word with referee Stuart Attwell after that Joelinton effort. He may have been complaining about the quick free-kick or the fact that Bournemouth didn't get a corner.
Antoine Semenyo also receives some treatment for an ankle injury but he's OK to continue for now.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Neil Lennon
Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 Live
It's the first time I have seen Bournemouth play in a while and they have been so impressive - they have started this game brilliantly.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle take a free-kick after a foul by Lewis Cook on Anthony Gordon.
With Cook out of position there's space to run into and Gordon is able to cross in from the left.
There's a loose touch from Alexander Isak, but it falls for Bruno Guimaraes. He lays off for Joelinton but he gets underneath his curling effort and it clears the bar comfortably.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Dango Ouattara is furious at referee Stuart Attwell for awarding Newcastle a goal kick after a slide tackle from Dan Burn.
Think the Bournemouth striker has a point to be honest, looks like it was a clear corner.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Rachel Corsie
Scotland and Aston Villa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
We are looking at two teams who have changed how they play.
It has been really open.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Another foul by Tyler Adams on Bruno Guimaraes. That is a battle to keep an eye on.
It's turning feisty already.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
There are groans of discontent from the home fans as Newcastle are slow to react to a clearance and Bournemouth pick up the ball again.
The Cherries look a real threat every time they come forward.
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re Tom @12:22 Have you heard of Gazza?
Mark
Tom @ 12.22 Paul Gascoigne would like a word...
Anon
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
A chance on the counter for Bournemouth but Tino Livramento does brilliantly.
He doesn't drop too deep, knowing his pace can deal with any threat, and the pass isn't quite right and Livramento is able to sweep up.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Phil Jones
Former Manchester United defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle have been really poor.
I love how aggressive Bournemouth have started they're causing Newcastle all sorts of problems.
An excellent start from Bournemouth - they're really aggressive with and without the ball.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Hello! A bit of afters.
Alexander Isak is unhappy with Tyler Adams for a tackle on Bruno Guimaraes, that brings a free-kick for the home side.
A good tackle in the old days, but a foul in this day and age.
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Newcastle have seen a fair bit of the ball since the Bournemouth opener but are yet to really do anything with it.
As I type that, Alexander Isak drops deep and turns nicely. He plays the ball out to right but from there it breaks down again.
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Watching this as a neutral, Bournemouth knock the ball about beautifully!
Bill, Sheffield
Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
Image source, Getty ImagesBournemouth have won seven, drawn one and lost one when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League this season.
That one defeat did come on the road though.
Newcastle have conceded the opening goal at home three times this season and yet to come back and win (D1, L2).
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
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| 2 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 43 | 21 | 22 | 44 |
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| 3 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 41 |
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| 4 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 38 |
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| 5 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 37 |
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| 6 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 37 |
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| 7 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 34 | -1 | 36 |
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| 8 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 35 |
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| 9 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 33 |
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| 10 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 31 |
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| 11 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 39 | 1 | 28 |
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| 12 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 27 |
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| 13 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 26 |
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| 14 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 26 |
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| 15 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 32 | 11 | 24 |
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| 16 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 17 |
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| 17 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 31 | 48 | -17 | 16 |
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| 18 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 37 | -17 | 16 |
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| 19 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 14 |
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| 20 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 47 | -34 | 6 |
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Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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Arsenal lost this exact fixture 2-0 last season – they’ve not lost consecutive home league games against Aston Villa since their first two meetings in the Premier League (0-1 in 1992-93, 1-2 in 1993-94).
Aston Villa have won five of their last 10 Premier League meetings with Arsenal (L5), as many as they had in their previous 46 against the Gunners (D14 L27).
None of the last 18 Premier League meetings between Arsenal (12 wins) and Aston Villa (6) have been drawn. The Gunners have only had a longer run against Newcastle (19 from 2012-2022), while the Villans have only had a longer run against Tottenham (a current run of 19).
Having lost just one of their first 13 Premier League away games against London sides under Unai Emery (W9 D3), Aston Villa have lost their last two visits to the capital by an aggregate score of 7-1.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 13 Premier League home games (W10 D3) since a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa last April. The Gunners last had a longer run without defeat at the Emirates between August and April in 2018-19 under current Villa boss Unai Emery (16).
Aston Villa’s 1-0 win at Everton last time out ended a run of five straight away defeats in the Premier League. They last won consecutive away games in August, while they last did so while keeping a clean sheet each time in January 2023.
Arsenal haven’t lost any of their last 44 games in all competitions in which they’ve scored a goal (W36 D8) since a 2-1 defeat against Fulham in December 2023.
Aston Villa are averaging 1.5 goals-per-game in the Premier League this season (31 in 21 games), down from exactly two per game last term (76 in 38). However, the Villans have improved defensively in this regard, shipping 1.5 goals per game this season (32 in 21) compared to 1.6 last term (61 in 38).
Since his first start following his return from injury against Chelsea in November, Martin Ødegaard has created 42 chances in all competitions, almost twice as many as any other Arsenal player (Declan Rice, 23). 14 of these have come in his last two games alone (10 vs Man Utd, 4 vs Tottenham).
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has been involved in 98 goals (68 goals, 30 assists) in 167 Premier League games, with only Gabriel Agbonlahor reaching triple figures for the club in the competition (108). Meanwhile, Watkins has only netted more top-flight goals against Brighton (7) than against Arsenal (5), with three of his five against the Gunners coming at the Emirates Stadium.
