Arsenal vs Aston Villa

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2. 94'

   Villa looked fairly comfortable in the first half, but Fabregas made the difference after coming on as a substitute before going off with an apparent injury. Abou Diaby wrapped up the scoring in injury time.

3. 94'

   It's all over and Arsenal have delivered a massive Christmas present to their fans with a 3-0 win over top-four rivals Aston Villa.

4. 93'

   Delph picks up a yellow card for a frustrated kick as Arsenal start showboating.

5. 92'

   The result now looks a little harsh on Villa, but they have struggled to create chances in the second half.

6. 91'

   Abou Diaby scores a spectacular solo effort, picking the ball up by the centre circle before running towards the area and curling into the bottom corner from outside the D.

7. 91'

   GOAL FOR ARSENAL!

8. 91'

   There will be four minutes of stoppage time.

9. 90'

   The free-kick is lobbed into the box and, while Dunne wants a corner, it's straight out for a goal kick.

10. 89'

    Phil Dowd has told Song that he cannot commit any more fouls after he gives away another free-kick.

11. 88'

    An Arsenal attack breaks down but Arshavin delights the fans with a nutmeg as he retreats from goal.

12. 87'

    The corner is dealt with and the ball eventually comes to Almunia.

13. 86'

    Agbonlahor goes one-on-one with Almunia but Gallas gets back to block before Almunia brilliantly pushes behind as the Villa striker threatens to tuck it in.

14. 85'

    Young tries to put a ball into the centre from inside the box, but it's straight out for a goal kick.

15. 84'

    Fabregas is taken off again having scored twice, with Ramsey taking his place.

16. 84'

    Young curls in a dangerous cross, but it's headed away. Milner then finds Carew, but the cross is just too high for him to control.

17. 82'

    Fabregas may have damaged his hamstring in scoring the goal.

18. 81'

    Fabregas fires home from close range after an inch-perect pass from Walcott. Traore had fired in an excellent pass from defence after Milner gave away possession.

19. 81'

    GOAL FOR ARSENAL!

20. 80'

    Song trips Delph but Delph takes the free-kick instantly. It eventually comes to Young on the left, but the cross is cleared. Villa are turning up the pressure.

21. 80'

    Villa win a free-kick out on the right, but Almunia punches it clear.

22. 79'

    Arshavin nearly creates something but is ultimately outnumbered.

23. 78'

    Almunia clears the corner and supplues Arshavin.

24. 78'

    Young puts in a cross from the left and, while there is confusion in the box, it's out for a corner.

25. 77'

    Walcott fires the ball across the face of goal but it's overhit and fails to find Song.

Leaders

ARSAVL

Total Shots

Andrey Arshavin

3

Gabriel Agbonlahor

2

Accurate Passes

Abou Diaby

55

Richard Dunne

23

Saves

Manuel Almunia

2

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