Arsenal’s 2020-21 Premier League campaign went from bad to worse, as Aston Villa completed a league double over the Gunners with a 1-0 win at Villa Park before today. Lifelong Arsenal fan Ollie Watkins, who tormented Mikel Arteta’s side in the reverse fixture with two goals in a 3–0 win, found the game’s solitary goal in the second minute.
With club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the bench, Alexandre Lacazette continued to lead the line for Arsenal, while he joined the attack of Emil Smith Rowe, Bucayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe.
Aston Villa remains Arsenal’s bogey club
The Gunners failed to make their presence felt in the first half and were thwarted by a tenacious Villa defense after the interval, as they finished on the wrong end of yet another embarrassing result on the away side.
January signing Martin Odegaard made another appearance for the club, but the Norwegian midfielder was unable to score a goal for his side despite his best efforts.
Here are the best tweets from yet another arsenal this season.
I believe the Premier League has an agenda against Arsenal m
– I (@IeeSZN) 6 February, 2021
Remember that when Arsenal beat Chelsea, West Brom, Brighton, Newcastle and signed Odegaard and Arsenal fans, they felt they would qualify for UCL, win the World Cup, Big Brother and X Factor.
– Troll Football (@trollfootball) 6 February, 2021
Odegaard looks to be a good player, weighs close and makes himself well available. We were threatening as soon as we arrived, but it was not a good decision for Partian to bring in Willian. Which ruined everything.
– LTArsenal ™ (@ltarsenal) 6 February, 2021
Arsenal debut in Matt Ryan’s number.
Pass Complete: 100%
Touch: 26
Successful pass: 12
Savings: 7Not the result we wanted, but an admiral performance nonetheless. pic.twitter.com/DUBVdMZvUA
– AFTV (@AFTVMedia) 6 February, 2021
Those first few minutes are crucial against Villa. Thought we would see another reaction after wolves. Tonight’s match ight @ Arsenal
– Ian Wright (@ IanWright0) 6 February, 2021
Arsenal have lost the same amount of Premier League games as Man UDT, Man City and Liverpool combined this season. pic.twitter.com/P2xtqRm09n
– Footy Humer (@FootyHumour) 6 February, 2021
On the decisions going against Arsenal, Arrita: “This is what it is. But this is not an excuse. Despite those decisions, we have to win that game.
– Charles Watts (@charles_watts) 6 February, 2021
Willian should play with the U-23s, not Reiss Nelson.
– LTArsenal ™ (@ltarsenal) 6 February, 2021
Arsene Wenger placed Arsenal in the top four in 20 consecutive seasons, which you think is quite good
– Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) 6 February, 2021
Wilson lost possession on the pitch for Arsenal vs. Villa five times in his 16 minutes, as did Thomas Parte in his 74 minutes on the field. pic.twitter.com/dCgVBZVO3n
– Squawka Football (@Squawka) 6 February, 2021
Arsenal is done pic.twitter.com/1VT45y1lj0
– hayd (@RlCOCharges) 6 February, 2021
Good news: The next Arsenal game is only after 8 days. Ar
– LTArsenal ™ (@ltarsenal) 6 February, 2021
Thomas Parte, who missed 6 games due to injury during his entire career before reaching Arsenal, picked up his third injury of the season today. Arsenal Way.
– Patrick Timmons (@ patricktimeson1) 6 February, 2021
Emiliano Martinez has played against Arsenal twice this season:
Two wins.
Two clean sheets.
Two places ahead of him in PL. pic.twitter.com/x4dZM1Gik7– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) 6 February, 2021
Very sloppy half by Arsenal. Slow and without insistence. Launch Odegaard at halftime or before the 60th minute.
– Osman 🎗 (@OsmanZtheGooner) 6 February, 2021
Very disappointed. An initial lapse so expensive.
There were some chances, Odegaard was late in picking up the bunches, but neither Auba or Willian had any positive impact on performance off the bench.
Villa is very swampy side.
Now a week to actually take stock.
– arseblog (@arseblog) 6 February, 2021
Martin Odegaard on his way to catch the next flight back to Madrid https://t.co/YMXKeFhS8E
– Christ on a Bike (@Christonabikee) 6 February, 2021
Published 06 February 2021, 21:18 CET
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