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Arsenal Halts Villa's Winning Streak with 4-1 Victory

1/1/2026

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Villa's Streak Stopped

Aston Villa's 4-1 defeat to Arsenal ended their 11-match winning streak.
Villa started strong in the first half, but Gabriel scored from a corner early in the second.
Arsenal extended their lead with goals from Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus.
Unai Emery expressed frustration at not shaking hands with Mikel Arteta during Arteta's celebrations.
Ollie Watkins scored a late Villa consolation.

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Carragher Defends Arteta

Jamie Carragher defended Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, after the handshake incident with Unai Emery.
He stated that if roles were reversed, the criticism would be harsher.
Emery lingered for a handshake but left as Arteta celebrated with his team.
Arteta downplayed the situation, calling it "part of the game."
Emery praised his team's performance in the first half despite the loss.

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Villa's Streak Stopped

Aston Villa's 4-1 defeat to Arsenal ended their 11-match winning streak.
Villa started strong in the first half, but Gabriel scored from a corner early in the second.
Arsenal extended their lead with goals from Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus.
Unai Emery expressed frustration at not shaking hands with Mikel Arteta during Arteta's celebrations.
Ollie Watkins scored a late Villa consolation.

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