Leandro Trossard made an instant impact after coming off the bench, scoring with his first touch to lead Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta’s team struggled to break the deadlock until Trossard’s goal midway through the second half. Thomas Partey later secured the victory with a low strike that slipped past Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who made a costly error.
The win is a strong statement for Arsenal as they continue their Premier League title push, especially after Villa dealt them key defeats last season.
Arteta praised his team’s resilience and the key moments that shifted the game in their favor, especially David Raya’s crucial save from Ollie Watkins earlier on.
Villa, aiming for another top-four finish, couldn’t capitalize on their chances, with Watkins missing a big opportunity before Trossard’s decisive strike.
Despite Villa’s efforts, it was Trossard’s quick finish and Partey’s goal that sealed a solid win for Arsenal.