Buendia’s late strike hands Aston Villa shock win over Arsenal

BIRMINGHAM: Aston Villa ended Premier League leaders Arsenal’s long unbeaten run as Emiliano Buendia scored with virtually the last kick of the game to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory at Villa Park on Saturday, keeping Villa in the title race.

It seemed Leandro Trossard’s equaliser would extend Arsenal’s undefeated streak to 19 games in all competitions, but Buendia’s late strike after a frantic scramble sealed the win for the hosts.

Matty Cash had put Villa ahead in the 39th minute with a low-driven shot, rewarding his side’s adventurous play. Arsenal responded shortly after the break, with Trossard equalising from close range seven minutes into the second half after a deflection off Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez.

The rest of the match was a whirlwind of attacking football, with both sides pushing for a winner. In the end, it was Villa who triumphed, much to the delight of their fans.

With the victory, Aston Villa climbed to second place in the Premier League, three points behind Arsenal, who suffered only their second league defeat of the season.