David Raya made an incredible save to deny Ollie Watkins the game’s opener from point-blank range early in the second half
With just over 20 minutes left on the clock, Arsenal super sub Leandro Trossard came off the bench to slot home for 1-0 with his first touch.
Thomas Partey’s guided finish from the edge of the box on 77 minutes made it 2-0 and secured the spoils for the Gunners at Villa Park.
- Match result: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
- Aston Villa team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Onana, Tielemans, McGinn, Bailey, Rogers, Watkins
- Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz
