Saka’s Goal Secures Arsenal’s Grind | Belfast News

Bukayo Saka’s late strike gave Arsenal a gritty 1-0 win over Aston Villa, extending their perfect start to the season despite a lackluster performance. Villa, reeling from two straight losses and key summer exits, showed flashes of promise with new striker Nicolas Jackson making his debut — but couldn’t break down a resilient Arsenal side that controlled possession without creating many clear chances. The match was tense from the start, with Villa hitting the crossbar early and Arsenal surviving a controversial penalty shout overturned by VAR. Saka’s goal in the second half sealed it, as Arsenal held firm to claim their second consecutive victory while Villa remain winless this term.

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