Buendia’s Last-Gasp Goal Stuns Arsenal as Villa Wins 2-1

Aston Villa delivered a major shock to the Premier League title race on Saturday, defeating leaders Arsenal 2–1 at Villa Park thanks to a stunning last-gasp winner from Emi Buendia.

Dependable NG reports that the Gunners entered the match with a five-point lead at the top of the table and were hoping to extend their advantage. However, they found themselves struggling against an in-form Villa side and eventually conceded the first goal in the first half.

The hosts took the lead in the 36th minute when a long cross found Matty Cash, who slotted the ball past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

Mikel Arteta sought a quick response, bringing on Leandro Trossard at halftime, and the Belgian midfielder levelled the score for Arsenal in the 52nd minute.

However, the late drama belonged entirely to the hosts. With virtually the final kick of the game, following a frantic scramble inside the box, substitute Emi Buendia managed to curl in a sweet strike for the winner, sending Villa Park into delirium.

The victory, which ended Arsenal’s long unbeaten run, moves Aston Villa up the table to 30 points, putting them just three points behind the league leaders ahead of the late fixture between Manchester City and Sunderland at the Etihad.