Mikel Arteta labelled Arsenal’s Premier League loss to Aston Villa as “painful,” stating his team fell below their usual standards. Despite Leandro Trossard’s equaliser, Emiliano Buendia scored a dramatic 94th-minute winner for Unai Emery’s side.
Arteta noted players’ effort but cited a lack of individual quality and dominance. Buendia’s goal was Arsenal’s second-latest winning goal conceded in the Premier League since 2006-07. Arsenal next face Club Brugge in the Champions League.