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Arsenal’s Title Hopes Take a Hit
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a setback after they drew 2-2 with Aston Villa at home. Despite taking a 2-0 lead through goals from Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, Arsenal conceded twice in eight minutes to drop two points.
Injury Crisis Deepens
The draw was made worse by the fact that Arsenal were missing several key players, including Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Ethan Nwaneri. The team’s lack of attacking options was evident, with only Raheem Sterling available as a senior forward substitute.
Arteta’s Concerns
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his concerns about the number of fit players he has available, saying he is “very worried” about the situation. He also spoke about the need to give credit to the opposition and acknowledged that his team’s performance was not up to standard.
Young Player Shines
One bright spot for Arsenal was the performance of 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, who put in a strong display despite being tasked with marking Villa’s dangerous attacker Morgan Rogers. Lewis-Skelly’s ability to defend and play both parts of the game has impressed, and he should have ended the game with an assist.
Next Match
Arsenal’s next match is against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on January 22.
Key Stats
- Arsenal have let 12 points slip from winning positions in the Premier League this season.
- The team has drawn eight matches in the league so far.
- Myles Lewis-Skelly won six of his eight ground duels and completed 37 of 40 passes against Villa.