14:53Tom Canton
14:50Tom Canton
Arsenal saw their effort broken in the last minute of the game as Aston Villa scored a 94th-minute winner through Emi Buendia. The Gunners had a nightmare first half and ended up paying for it.
Eberechi Eze found the back of the net early on, but Bukayo Saka’s run before his cross came too early, and the flag went up. Matty Cash scored the opener of the game with a low strike after some weak defending saw the ball land to him at the back post.
Mikel Arteta made some crucial changes at half-time, and the impact was immediate as Leandro Trossard found the net after Saka’s initial shot was deflected. Arsenal were then forced to survive an onslaught of chances and found their resolve broken with a late goal from Emi Buendia.
Read how **football.london** rated the performances of the Arsenal players [here](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-player-ratings-aston-villa-33012101).
Emi Buendia scores winner for Aston Villa against Arsenal (Image: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to Mikel Arteta's post-match press conference after Arsenal's clash with Aston Villa.
All the updates to follow with Arsenal reporter **Tom Canton** from Villa Park.