Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight

51 mins: Arsenal defend the Villa corner, fly down the pitch and win one of their own. Smith Rowe swings it into the middle but a headed clearance drops to Saka. He shifts the ball onto his left foot and drills one from just outside the box but sends the effort over the crossbar.

48 mins: There’s immediate improvement for Villa. Buendia chips a ball over the top for Watkins who’s got room in the box to run into. He does so before taking a shot at goal and forcing Ramsdale to push it wide of the post.

Kick off: Leon Bailey replaces Axel Tuanzebe for Aston Villa who revert to a back four with Watkins playing on the left, Bailey the right and Ings through the middle of the forward line.

The visitors get the game back underway. Can Villa find a goal and get themselves back into this match?

Only Mo Salah (12) has scored more goals in all competitions for Premier League clubs this season than Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (7).

Arsenal had 14 attempts in that half, the most they’ve ever had the first 45 minutes of a match under Mikel Arteta. In contrast Aston Villa had none.

That’s how dominant Arsenal have been.

Thomas Partey has scored his first goal for Arsenal in his 40th appearance in all competitions, and from his 49th attempted shot for the Gunners.

45+7 mins: A fair bit of drama to end the first half. Dean Smith was not at all happy that the penatly was given. Martinez did his best to keep it out but Aubameyang was switched on enough to put home the rebound.

What it means is that Arsenal take a deserved lead into the break. They’ve been great in that half, not allowing Aston Villa to build up any sort of momentum. Their passing and pressing has been sharp and accurate and the scoreline doesn’t flatter them at all.

45+6 mins: The VAR check took a few minutes and then Martinez starts his mind games getting in Aubameyang’s face. The Arsenal captain hits the spot kick to the goalkeeper’s right and Martinez saves it!

But, the ball bounces back to Aubameyang who converts with a nice left-footed finish to double Arsenal’s lead!

Arsenal 1 - 0 Aston Villa

45+2 mins: Lokonga picks up a yellow card for fouling McGinn over on Villa’s left side. McGinn swings the free kick into the area but Ramsdale comes out confidently to claim the ball.

Arsenal sweep up the pitch and work the ball in from the left. Targett tries to clear the ball but Lacazette gets in front of him and the defender kicks the man. Lacazette goes down and there’s a VAR check.

Craig Pawson is called over to the monitor and he points to the spot!

45 mins: Close! Saka curls another corner into the box and picks out Partey again. This time he makes a run towards the near post, wins the header but sends his effort over the bar!

Two minutes of added time to play.