Arsenal vs Aston Villa Premier League 22 October 2021

well what a game we have in store for you today the hype has been building all week and we're just moments away from kickoff time stay tuned for the live action and a warm welcome from north london we're at the emirates stadium i'm derek ray and i'm joined here on the gantry for commentary by stuart robson and looking forward to bringing you action from the premier league coming right up it's arsenal up against aston villa well thanks derek the best coach i played under would always tell us before kickoff earn the right to play if you can win your individual battles outrun your opponent eventually you'll get the space to show your ability i'm sure that's being echoed by the coaches here today now what can they produce on the flank crossed accurately towards the far post oh great header smart stop though thomas hits with erdogan using all his defensive acumen to cut it out and i've been watching via emerick aubameyang in various countries for a number of years and stuart he rarely disappoints well derek he's the perfect finisher he's got a great shot in him his movement is excellent and in 1v1 situations you always expect him to score strong but fair tackle [Applause] lovely incisive pass [Applause] aubameyang [Applause] corner awarded to arsenal played over not all that convincing defensively well threat about it mcginn really good interception a really committed challenge and it's gone out for a throwing [Applause] the opposition aubameyang still could put it away and credit us due for that good piece of defending [Applause] great strong tackle throw in forthcoming nice ball to switch the point of attack and smart defending [Applause] [Applause] and with that the attack fizzles out no let up in the pressing department well the pass not finding its targets do they mean business on this occasion really important piece of last ditch defending simple catch really saucer an important interception [Applause] obama young nicola pepe and the situation could be dangerous that's someone to play it too well what a stop that was well they haven't had too much to cheer about for a while now but the goal would be a huge bonus here well that's a moment he would like to have back if possible [Applause] and taken away an encouraging arsenal move can he put them in front oh no he's missed the opportunity and they remain level well he just lacked composure there didn't they they should be ahead now young and here is mings realizing that it might be opening up on the opposite flank matty cash [Applause] and dispossessed [Applause] decent position [Applause] john mcginn delivered into the box and the danger's still on [Applause] osaka and back to aubameyang well read to ease the pressure [Applause] elgazi young a delicious piece of skill douglas luis a creative look about this but ultimately upper cul-de-sac have plenty to think about with bodies around him [Applause] if you're wondering about stoppage time one minute to be added on very quick thinking there and with that the first half draws to a close [Music] underway then in the second half and the two teams matching each other just about stride for stride thomas martin erdogan [Applause] and he was in the right place to intercept gabrielle tierney now they keep the ball moving and there's the feed into the box and how well the keeper did well that's just exceptional he reacted so quickly there and arsenal have won the corner as they try to take the lead [Applause] and the counter attackers on options available well it petered out [Applause] oh lovely incisive pass oh wonderful save will he reacts so quickly there that's a great save can he deliver it with accuracy i must struggle to get it away properly [Applause] must take the lead here oh he's been denied and they remain locked together well that's a good save but really he should have scored from there that's a big chance [Applause] taking shorts [Applause] sorcer oh pierre-emerick aubameyang a player you can't really take your eyes off as a rule but has it been a bit different here stuart well he didn't contribute enough in that first half i think he needs to work harder to get on the ball he was far too static in my view he's got to make more runs behind this back line in the second half it is to be a throw in well finally it goes out of play and the pressure was there from the start a fine reading of the situation showing excellent vision [Applause] totally fooled him went in strongly decisively [Applause] al ghazi douglas louise and it goes the opening goal of this contest well this is a brilliant strike as you can see he hits it with so much power the keeper had no chance fantastic finish [Applause] the ball is moving once more how important will that opening goal prove to be [Applause] matty cash and a fine tackle aubameyang offside close one [Applause] leon bailey rob them and space for the cross arsenal down by a goal but maybe a chance with this set piece well it's been a while but these fans are now coming to life can they equalize here good pressure high up the pitch [Applause] lacazette here [Applause] can he get them level and look at that [Applause] well here's the replay he's got such quick feet hasn't he just look how he goes past his marker to get his shot away that's a really good goal back underway level begging one girl a piece in this game bailey i just couldn't keep the ball [Applause] now we're inside the final quarter of an hour now [Applause] good tackle well he's going to be disappointed with that pass and lacazette going about his defensive business with a minimum of fuss tierney crossing opportunity maitland-niles that's how to rob them of possession [Applause] on the attack is there to be late drama he could really get at the opposition fantastic work to thwart the danger bailey this with morgan sauce [Applause] thomas it might be perfectly set up for the counter attack you know that's how to break the spirit of the attacker and just five minutes remaining leon bailey well the atmosphere is so tense inside this stadium but can they find that moment of magic to win this game the crowd certainly thinks so just listen to them oh a perfectly timed pass well not to be he had moved into an illegal position well it's great that he wants to run in behind but he has to get the timing right and given the situation a girl at this stage might well turn out to be a winner [Applause] an utterly disappointing cross goalkick and unable to pick out a teammate and that'll be a throw leon bailey and cash with it poor pass under no real pressure [Applause] he succeeds in clearing it and with that the 90 minutes have come to an end an even contest [Applause]