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In Photos: Saka's goal makes the difference as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0

Updated On: 01 September, 2026 09:51 AM IST | Atharva Upasani

Arsenal continued their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal in the second half (Pics: AFP)

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Bukayo Saka scored the winner against Aston Villa (Pic: AFP)
Bukayo Saka scored the winner against Aston Villa (Pic: AFP)
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Hosts Aston Villa started well and came close to opening the scoring when Emiliano Buendia's 20-yard effort struck the crossbar as Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm in the opening half
Hosts Aston Villa started well and came close to opening the scoring when Emiliano Buendia's 20-yard effort struck the crossbar as Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm in the opening half
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The visitors were awarded a penalty in the 54th minute after Saka went down following a challenge from Maatsen, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review showed the foul had occurred outside the box
The visitors were awarded a penalty in the 54th minute after Saka went down following a challenge from Maatsen, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review showed the foul had occurred outside the box
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Saka made the difference just five minutes later. Eze found Riccardo Calafiori with a pass, and the Italian delivered a low cross into the area, which Saka bundled home to give Arsenal the lead
Saka made the difference just five minutes later. Eze found Riccardo Calafiori with a pass, and the Italian delivered a low cross into the area, which Saka bundled home to give Arsenal the lead
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Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki kept his side in the contest by denying Kai Havertz, while Arsenal defended their advantage comfortably in the closing stages
Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki kept his side in the contest by denying Kai Havertz, while Arsenal defended their advantage comfortably in the closing stages
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The result extended Arsenal's 100 per cent start to the season, while Villa were left searching for their first points after suffering their second consecutive defeat following the opening day loss to Brighton
The result extended Arsenal's 100 per cent start to the season, while Villa were left searching for their first points after suffering their second consecutive defeat following the opening day loss to Brighton

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