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Ashley Young has bemoaned Arsenal for 'celebrating like they won the league' after beating Aston Villa on Saturday thanks to Bukayo Saka's first half ...

The Villa boss said: 'It was a tough first half because we allowed it to be tough. I didn't see Arsenal celebrating like this in the past 10 years, it was like they won the league.' We want to be in those European places, we want to get the club back there, and everyone's got that ambition to get the club back there.

Alexandre Lacazette will leave Arsenal this summer if he fails to renew. Using Chelsea's strategy they can further their success.

David Moyes is therefore planning serious improvements to the striker core in the summer and Lacazette is seen as an opportunistic option. "We have discussed that at the end of the season when we know where we are we are going, to make a decision together [on Lacazette's future]," Arteta said. Alexandre Lacazette will leave should Arsenal choose not to renew his deal with them before the close of the season.

Football Insider has been told by Noel Whelan that Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette deserves a new deal but will want to leave for a 'massive payday'.

“That will only come from a free transfer to another club.” Whelan suggested the 30-year-old can only earn a massive contract through a free transfer away from the Emirates Stadium. Noel Whelan has tipped Alexandre Lacazette to snub a new Arsenal contract to seal a “massive payday” on a free transfer.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has been called a 'ridiculous threat' who 'the best left back in the world wouldn't be able to deal with' following his.

“They were so comfortable in the game. Aston Villa legend and talkSPORT host Gabby Agbonlahor was at Villa Park to witness the Saka show, and felt plenty of sympathy for former teammate Ashley Young who was run rugged by a player 16 years his junior. Saka, who’s well known for his versatility, started on the right of a front three against Villa, and was a constant threat before scoring the winner on the half hour mark.

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has contacted Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette over a move in the summer.

The Frenchman’s future at the Emirates Stadium is under the scanner as his current deal expires in the summer. And according to Italian broadcaster Sport Mediaset, Serie A giants Roma are keen on snapping up Lacazette and their coach Mourinho has already called him.

Bukayo Saka scores as we pick up three important points away from home.

Arsenal meanwhile, were looking to take the sting out of the game and keep possession in midfield. There were signs though, that Villa were growing into the game slowly. But just before the half hour we scored the goal that our start merited.

Arsenal match-winner Bukayo Saka approached referee Andrew Madley after Saturday's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.

"Champions League is the goal, but we have to stay humble." Twenty-year-old Saka claimed in a post-match interview with BT Sport that he had ended the game with a bloody ankle. What Bukayo Saka Said To The Referee After Ending Aston Villa vs Arsenal With Bloody Ankle

Bukayo Saka reveals what's different about our mentality this season after our win against Aston Villa.

"The fight to the end, how we defended as a team to see this result out and get the three points. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. "I think it’s really special because last season I don’t think we had that resilience to see games like this out, and I think that’s why this is making a difference for us this season.

The goalkeeper has been a revelation since joining Arsenal from Sheffield United last summer but is now set for a spell on the sidelines.

“He wants to be there the next day, he wants to go and practice. “He’s a real character but I do feel as though he [Bernd Leno] has the pedigree to come in today. It’s not just the back four – people used to talk about our back four and David Seaman was quite magnificent – so you link that together.

Arsenal tightened their stranglehold on fourth spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park.Bukayo Saka netted the only goal ...

Saka finds space on the edge of the Aston Villa box and attempts to curl the ball into the far post, but it flashes just wide.Grim reading for Villa fans in the opening half.#AVFC had just two touches in the #AFC box in the first half.— Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) March 19, 2022 John McGinn capitalises on an error from Martin Odegaard and fires at goal from outside the box, but the ball curls just wide of the post.The hosts are getting some enjoyment out of putting pressure on the two Arsenal centre-backs, forcing Bernd Leno to play long rather than out from the back.Saka unable to get a shot awaySaka pounces on Jacob Ramsey's miscontrol and carries the ball into the Villa box, yet is stopped in his tracks as he prepares to shoot on goal.Arsenal have started the second half in a similar fashion to the first, controlling the majority of possession. But the striker goes himself and his shot is blocked.First substitution of the gameOllie Watkins makes his way into the Arsenal box and cuts inside before shooting, but his effort deflects off the post!Thomas Partey is booked for a naive challenge on the edge of the box.

Bukayo Saka grab di only goal of di game as Arsenal bounce back from Wednesday defeat as dem beat Aston Villa 1-0.

Villa clear di cross from Arsenal corner kick. Three minutes, na im referee Bobby Madley add before half time. 45 mins: Yellow card for Granit Xhaka. Di Arsenal man foul Cash but na im reaction to di referee na im make di ref show am card. 32 mins: Yellow card for Mings wey foul Saka. Arsenal players surround di referee as dem ask for Red but instead di Ref show McGinn yellow too as im push Lacazette. 6 mins: Saka try to dribble past Mings to create opening for imsef but di defender hold am off well come clear di ball. 55 mins: Di crowd for di stadium don begin dey ginger as dem want dia side to create something.

Follow for live updates as Arsenal head to Aston Villa in the Premier League in a further test of their top-four ambitions.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 90+2 min: Bukayo Saka is named man of the match. A big three points for Arsenal in their fight to finish in the top four.

Here is Sportsmail's live blog for updates on the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and and Arsenal. Loading. Max Mathews. Host commentator.

But fast-forward to the present day and they're in pole position to secure fourth and a Champions League spot! Otherwise we need to keep the momentum going and confidence going. And Smith Rowe, although he's a bright young prospect, has big shoes to fill in Martinelli's absence. He's been excellent so far, the Arsenal winger, and he makes the breakthrough. For someone who acts the big hard man, the theatrics are a bit pathetic. 'Certain teams are ahead of us at the moment and there is a reason for that. Want to catch up on all the action as it happened? His low finish didn't need power as it bobbled past a number of bodies with Martinez seeing the ball too late to react. Gerrard at least got his side to show some attacking intent in the second half. Arsenal bounce back from their defeat by Liverpool to beat Aston Villa and reignite their push for the top-four... 'It was a big win after the defeat at Liverpool in midweek. Steven Gerrard accused his players of showing the Londoners too much respect and didn't lay a glove on their visitors until late on.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to BT Sport: "We talked before the match about the need to be sharp and physical. We controlled the game.

Paul Collins: Arsenal are a better team than the rest challenging for 4th. I'm going to run at players; sometimes I need a bit more protection when the opposition is trying to kick me." The goal set us up; we created a few chances before and after, but that goal put us in the driving seat." That’s the most important thing and that’s what’s helping us get these wins." Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn speaking to BT Sport: "It is disappointing. You can begin to see why he didn't make it at Barcelona or Bayern. You can begin to see why he didn't make it at Barcelona or Bayern. from CH, Warwick Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard speaking to BT Sport: "It was a tough first half because we allowed it to be tough. The performance was a lot more positive. Emile [Smith Rowe] has had some issues in the last few weeks and came in for 90 minutes because he’s managed to look after himself well." "Villa are a very good team and to come here is always extremely difficult. "The connection between the players and the fans is exceptional and that gives you a lot of energy and belief.

Bukayo Saka scored the winner as Arsenal beat Aston Villa to strengthen their grip on fourth place in the Premier League.

A huge result in the race for fourth. “We deserved to be behind in the first half. 90+3 mins: Oh, chance for Traore in the area but he heads wide. Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard speaking to BT Sport: “It was a tough first half because we allowed it to be tough. I thought we played fantastically well, but we didn’t put the game to bed when we had the chances. “Villa are a very good team and to come here is always extremely difficult.

Bukayo Saka's goal in the 30th minute gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Aston Villa to maintain their push for a top-four finish.

The team showed a lot of personality to play the way we play and come away with a win.” Overall, his mood was one of satisfaction that, despite gripes over the scheduling, they had overcome a traditionally difficult hurdle. “We wanted to come here and play well first, which we did, and after get the three points. Their performance here was doubly impressive given that, as Arteta had emphatically pointed out at any opportunity in the previous three days, a Wednesday night fixture with Liverpool had done them few favours. Anyone who held doubts must at least be on the point of conversion, because Arsenal look as well-coached a team as any in the league. Arsenal had needed to pass this test and they did it with conviction: they gave Aston Villa nothing for an hour, and little more after that, while giving a convincing impression of a side that will hold on to fourth place.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game to move Arsenal four points clear of Manchester United.

“I thought we had too much respect for Arsenal. We lacked belief in ourselves collectively. “After the defeat against Liverpool we wanted to come here and play well first, which we did, and get the three points because we want to keep the momentum going. “He was really fatigued and after Liverpool he had an issue with his hip,” said Arteta. “He’s played a lot of minutes and you could tell.

A photo featuring Aaron Ramsdale and Bernd Leno has highlighted the positive team spirit in the Arsenal squad under Mikel Arteta.

One photograph showed Ramsdale smiling from ear to ear while pushing Leno closer towards Arsenal's fans to receive a standing ovation for his clean sheet. Aaron Ramsdale had started Arsenal's previous 24 Premier League matches, after displacing Bernd Leno as the club's first-choice goalkeeper in September. Bukayo Saka scored Arsenal's 2,000th Premier League goal to give his side a deserved win at Villa Park.

Read a full transcript of the boss' post-match press conference after our important win over Aston Villa.

He was gutted not to be able to play today because he travelled to try and be with the team. That is the only thing that is acceptable and when you are sitting here or playing you have to accept that. Well, they are a big part of the game, obviously, especially in the Premier League and you can see that the top teams score a lot of goals from set-pieces but then they score another one or two and nobody talks about it, but they've made a difference there. He needs to go away with England now and we decided that the best thing to do was take him off. I haven't seen it on video. They are the reason why we are all here. It's normal at this club and its history and tradition is to win all the time. He wanted to be here. I think if anybody can help with anything on my staff, just do it! That’s what it gives, probably sense to everything that we do. I told you that we would be ready. Personally, great, because we’ve been through a lot and, as you said, we played almost two years without crowds.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game to move Arsenal four points clear of Manchester United.

“I thought we had too much respect for Arsenal. We lacked belief in ourselves collectively. “After the defeat against Liverpool we wanted to come here and play well first, which we did, and get the three points because we want to keep the momentum going. “He was really fatigued and after Liverpool he had an issue with his hip,” said Arteta. “He’s played a lot of minutes and you could tell.

An Arsenal fan was racially abused at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening, as Mikel Arteta's side suffered a 2-0 Premier League defeat to ...

By the end of the game, I think the culprit had been taken out." Arsenal have passed the case on to the Metropolitan Police and condemned the abuse, describing it as a "physical attack" on the man's "cultural identity". "I was on the bench when it happened," Holding told Arsenal's website.

Arsenal have offered their support to a season-ticket holder who was the victim of racial abuse and a physical attack during Wednesday's home match with ...

We will not stand for this kind of behaviour. Arsenal, who lost the Premier League fixture 2-0, reiterated the club’s stance against racism and continue to support the victim. Arsenal have offered their support to a season-ticket holder who was the victim of racial abuse and a physical attack during Wednesday’s home match with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal and Spurs News: The two North London clubs alongside Man United will be competing right until the end for the last spot in the Premier League top ...

The Arsenal WayMikel Arteta and Edu risk repeating their worst Arsenal mistake by completing £88m transfer dealThe Gunners reportedly want to sign a former Premier League great but Willian has proven that they should stay clear. They’ve won five games on the bounce away from home, they’re showing they are resilient and that they’re a different Arsenal. But, let’s keep our feet on the ground and enjoy the ride." Arsenal are in the box seat I know, but when you look at the fixtures, games away at Chelsea, Spurs. It’s tough," the former centre half said on BT Sport. "It's in Arsenal’s hand and if they keep performing as they are they’ll do it, but it’s a long way to go.

Arsenal have confirmed they are in contact with a supporter who was allegedly subjected to racial ab...

We analyse things at the end of the season," Pochettino said. We have to clinch the club's 10th Ligue 1 title, that is our main target." "Of course, there's a feeling of sadness about the situation, based on what we experienced.

Arsenal have confirmed that they have made contact with a fan after an alleged attack on a Sikh supporter during their clash with Liverpool at the Emirates ...

A club statement read: “We have made contact with a season ticket holder, who has confirmed that during half time of the match against Liverpool on Wednesday 16 March, he was the victim of racial abuse and a physical attack on his cultural identity. Arsenal is a home for everyone and we take all forms of discriminatory abuse and violence extremely seriously. "Hearing news of a Sikh Arsenal fan who was attacked during the match last night and had his turban removed in the toilets," the tweet said.

We have made contact with a season ticket holder, who has confirmed that during half time of the match against Liverpool on Wednesday, March 16, ...

We will not stand for this kind of behaviour. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. We have made contact with a season ticket holder, who has confirmed that during half time of the match against Liverpool on Wednesday, March 16, he was the victim of racial abuse and a physical attack on his cultural identity.

Arsenal have offered their support to a season-ticket holder who was the victim of racial abuse and a physical attack during Wednesday's home match with ...

We will not stand for this kind of behaviour. Arsenal, who lost the Premier League fixture 2-0, reiterated the club’s stance against racism and continue to support the victim. Arsenal have offered their support to a season-ticket holder who was the victim of racial abuse and a physical attack during Wednesday’s home match with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka's first-half goal was enough to secure a big three points in the race for Champions League qualification.

Certainly he is Arsenal’s king of the road, a scorer of five goals in his last five away league matches. But Coutinho, often the scourge of Arsenal in his Liverpool days, was muted. A clean sheet came with a couple of alarms. Arsenal instead produced a performance of ambition and authority, capped by one of their own. Perhaps it was fitting that Arsenal took a giant stride towards the Champions League at the home of former European Cup winners. Or maybe it was simply a consequence of excellence.

Arsenal supporters jokingly mock Emiliano Martinez with Aaron Ramsdale chant during Aston Villa clash.

Speaking ahead of the match, the Spaniard said: “He has an injury in his oblique muscle and he will be out for a few weeks." And during Saturday's encounter, several Arsenal fans jeered Martinez in an attempt to put him off whilst some chanted at the 29-year-old, claiming that Ramsdale was much better. The north London outfit were without first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for the trip to the west Midlands following a hip injury.

Juventus have handed Arsenal and Tottenham a boost in their pursuits of a free transfer for Paulo Dybala with their latest contract stance.

Their positions have surely only improved since, with Calciomercato reporting Juventus left Dybala furious when they delayed talks over his new contract. Juventus’ latest stance is viewed as the likely final act to sever Dybala’s bond with the Serie A side. Yet the summit is now very much in doubt, after the Old Lady had already postponed their latest set of negotiations fixed for a fortnight ago.

The latest Arsenal news from football.london on Sunday morning including updates on Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale and Alexanre Lacazette.

They tried to get Vlahovic, the boy from Fiorentina who went to Juventus, that didn’t quite work. The club has to keep hold of them." "Arteta has put a lot of faith in them and he sets up the game so well for how they play.

Mikel Arteta has identified Darwin Nunez as the striker to reach his new goals target but faces competition from Manchester United.

If the Frenchman does depart from the club then the Gunners could be left with just one recognised striker in the form of Folarin Balogun, as Nketiah’s contract is also set to expire at the end of the campaign. Mikel Arteta has identified his new ideal striker to sign in the summer transfer window ahead of next season. Nunez has been excellent for Benfica in the Champions League this season.

All the latest Arsenal news and transfer rumours as they happen in our live blog on Sunday.

"You saw the way they celebrated, to be honest it was like they won the league. He’s going to be at the highest level for a very long time, because his attitude’s great. Tielemans would be an amazing addition to practically any midfield in the Premier League." Elsewhere, we will have all the latest transfer rumours too as Arsenal continue to be linked with a number of exciting names ahead of the summer transfer window.. But there was plenty to talk about on the game, with Aaron Ramsdale missing out due to injury and Saka himself going off early. We will bring you all of the reaction throughout the day. Speaking at the Design Museum, he said: "There’s always questions about how long Xhaka will stay at Arsenal and I think Tielemans would be an excellent long-term replacement. Arsenal are exploring the possibilty of making a move for Philippe Coutinho after his loan spell with Aston Villa comes to an end. It has long been suggested that the Gunners were interested in making a move for the Spaniard with his Nou Camp contract set to expire at the end of the season. Speaking with Tuttomercatoweb, he said: “The player we saw at Arsenal and Samp, despite his physical size, always showed great tactical intelligence and the ability to be a leader in the middle of the field. “He was outstanding today, look at his stats,” Dublin said on the BBC. “He’s going to be at the highest level for a very long time, because his attitude’s great. The likes of Darwin Nunez, Philippe Coutinho and Youri Tielemans are all apparently contenders for a switch to the Emirates Stadium and we will strive to bring you all of the latest developments as they happen.

ARSENAL are set for a period without their first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

That extra point, or perhaps even three, that Arsenal missed out on could prove costly at the end of the season. Arsenal were on top before Jota’s strike and Ramsdale’s injury may well have played a part in him not being able to get down quick enough to stop the shot. Ramsdale travelled with the Arsenal squad but a hip injury meant he was unavailable for selection.

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock believes Arsenal fans should be 'very excited for the future'

However, Arteta has managed to turn the club’s fortunes around and the Gunners are strong favourites to secure their first top four finish since 2016. Their sensational form is a far cry from their disastrous start to the campaign that saw Arteta’s side sit bottom of the table after losing their opening three games. Stephen Warnock has hailed the ‘incredible job’ Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal after their 1-0 victory at Aston Villa on Saturday left them in pole position to secure fourth spot.

The England winger's 30th minute strike was enough to seal an invaluable three points for Mikel Arteta's side at Villa Park.

Palace next, Patrick Vieira in charge of that team will want to do something against Arsenal. Lots of tough games coming up. “I think Spurs are actually the favourites to make it into the top four. “Yeah, that’s special,” he said on his goal. Moments later, Saka had a similar effort for Arsenal that had Martinez scrambling hurriedly across his goal. Not long after, Saka was on the receiving end of a tough challenge from England international colleague Tyrone Mings which infuriated his Arsenal teammates. The visitors almost went in front after 10 minutes, only for their former player Emi Martinez to make a miraculous reaction save to prevent Ezri Konsa from scoring an own goal.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game to move Arsenal four points clear of Manchester United.

“I thought we had too much respect for Arsenal. We lacked belief in ourselves collectively. “After the defeat against Liverpool we wanted to come here and play well first, which we did, and get the three points because we want to keep the momentum going. “He was really fatigued and after Liverpool he had an issue with his hip,” said Arteta. “He’s played a lot of minutes and you could tell.

Afterwards Mikel Arteta praised the attitude and commitment of the German goalkeeper, who was called into action deep into injury time to keep our Philippe ...

"Yes, and there is not another option in this league. Copyright 2022 The Arsenal Football Club plc. "He had control, emotionally he was prepared and I’m really happy for him," Mikel said after the game.

Mikel Arteta inherited a defence that included David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi, who both made countless defensive errors for the Gunners. Arteta quickly ...

Goals against per game: 0.92 Goals against per game: 1 Goals against per game: 0.91 We just click.” Points per game: 2.2 “There’s not much we can say to each other.

Arsenal news includes an optimistic fan theory about how the Gunners would be the perfect club for Erling Haaland when he decides to move on from Borussia ...

"Man United or Borussia Dortmund, you go to Man United and he decided to go to Dortmund. So it is about the project, it is about the manager, it is about what they want to do. "It is not just about money, or about the badge because if he wanted the badge, if he wanted money. "1. He already has the chemistry with Odegaard, meaning he won’t feel alone when he gets here, unlike Man City where he literally has no one.

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game to move Arsenal four points clear of Manchester United.

“I thought we had too much respect for Arsenal. We lacked belief in ourselves collectively. “After the defeat against Liverpool we wanted to come here and play well first, which we did, and get the three points because we want to keep the momentum going. “He was really fatigued and after Liverpool he had an issue with his hip,” said Arteta. “He’s played a lot of minutes and you could tell.

Ian Wright believes it's essential that the hierarchy at Arsenal back Mikel Arteta in the transfer market this summer.

He added: "You have to mention the defence. Then it’s up to the owners and the management and the recruitment to bolt on the kind of players that are going to fit into that squad and continue to help them to improve. The Highbury icon also suggested that with a first top four finish since the 2015/16 season in their own hands, Arteta’s detractors are now being forced to eat their words.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told the club's official website after the match against Aston Villa that Bernd Leno has been having a tough time.

Leno is in the prime of his career, and another top club would benefit from having him in their starting lineup on a regular basis. In our view, Leno does not have a future at Arsenal and should leave the Gunners at the end of the season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told the club’s official website after the match against Aston Villa that Bernd Leno has been having a tough time at the club.