Two goals in the space of 59 seconds from Jack Wilshere and Olivier Giroud sent Arsenal back to the summit of the Premier League with a hard-fought victory at Villa Park.
Until Christian Benteke’s diving header reduced their lead in the 76th minute, this had been, to borrow a ‘Wenger-ism’, a highly efficient performance.
Arsenal had controlled proceedings and took the lead when Wilshere finished off a flowing move involving Mesut Ozil and Nacho Monreal in the 34th minute.
Moments later, they doubled their advantage as Wilshere picked out Giroud with a fine ball and the striker fired into the bottom corner from 10 yards.
But Benteke’s goal sent Arsenal hearts racing and a tense finale ensued that would test their character to the fullest.
Until Christian Benteke’s diving header reduced their lead in the 76th minute, this had been, to borrow a ‘Wenger-ism’, a highly efficient performance.
Arsenal had controlled proceedings and took the lead when Wilshere finished off a flowing move involving Mesut Ozil and Nacho Monreal in the 34th minute.
Moments later, they doubled their advantage as Wilshere picked out Giroud with a fine ball and the striker fired into the bottom corner from 10 yards.
But Benteke’s goal sent Arsenal hearts racing and a tense finale ensued that would test their character to the fullest.
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