In a dramatic and pulsating clash at Villa Park on Saturday, Aston Villa pulled off a stunning 2–1 victory over league leaders Arsenal — all thanks to a last-minute strike from Emiliano Buendía.
The game got off to a strong start for Villa when Matty Cash found the net in the 36th minute, sending the home crowd into raptures as they took a deserved lead.
Arsenal, however, responded early after the break. Substitute Leandro Trossard leveled the score shortly after the restart, making it 1–1 and giving the Gunners hope of maintaining their unbeaten run.
As the match entered stoppage time, it seemed a draw might be the outcome — until chaos erupted in Arsenal’s penalty area. From a frantic scramble, the ball eventually fell to Buendía, who remained composed under pressure and curled a precise finish into the net with what proved to be the final kick of the game. Aston had snatched a dramatic winner.
The 2–1 win did more than just secure three points — it ended Arsenal’s 18-game unbeaten run and lifted Villa up the standings, putting them firmly back in the title conversation. For Aston , the victory stands as a statement: they are not just dark horses — they are serious contenders. For Arsenal, it was a painful blow, and a reminder that even a single lapse can prove costly in a tight title race.
