In the previous four rounds, Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2-0, Leicester 4-2, Bournemouth 3-0, Fulham 2-1.
The current achievements of Mikel Arteta’s teachers and students even surpass the 2003-2004 unbeaten season under Arsene Wenger.
Martinelli celebrates scoring the 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in round 5 of the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on August 31.
Yesterday, Arsenal faced a storm of injuries when Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mohamed Elneny were absent.
In the first half, Arsenal dominated possession with 67% of the ball, finished 15 times with seven shots on target, and Aston Villa only had one shot aimed at goal by Aaron Ramsdale.
A minute later, midfielder Gabriel shot the ball from close range and missed the post.
Striker Jesus scored the opening goal for Arsenal in the 30th minute. Photo: EPA
At the end of the half, Jesus, Kieran Tierney and Martinelli continuously bombarded the away team’s goal but could not double the gap.
If you squander the opportunity, the homeowner must pay the price.
But the away team’s joy only lasted three minutes.
Martinelli in the situation to set the score 2-1.
The 2-1 victory put Arsenal in perfect momentum for their away trip to Man Utd on September 4.
Squad:
Arsenal: Ramsdale, White (Tomiyasu 64), Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney, Xhaka, Lokonga, Saka (Holding 88), Odegaard (Smith-Rowe 81), Martinelli, Jesus (Nketiah 88).
Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, McGinn (Luiz 73), Kamara (Ings 83), Ramsey, Bailey, Buendia (Coutinho 73), Watkins.
