Argentinian Emiliano Buendía ended a heart-stopping play inside the penalty area with a powerful shot that goalkeeper David Raya couldn't deflect, sending the ball into the top-left corner of the goal.
Meanwhile, Manchester City defeated Sunderland 3-0 to secure second place in the English championship table. All three goals for the 'Sky Blues' were scored by Rúben Dias and Phil Foden.
During the first 45 minutes of the match, Manchester City deployed a solid offensive strategy that disoriented the various defensive lines of their rival. The two goals came in the 31st minute by Rúben Dias and in the 35th minute, thanks to Joško Gvardiol.
In the second half, the team led by manager Pep Guardiola returned to the pitch with the same offensive intensity that sealed the victory at the Etihad Stadium.
In the 20th minute, Phil Foden finished off an impressive attacking move to make it 3-0 on the scoreboard.
Additionally, Tottenham defeated Brentford 2-0, Everton beat Nottingham Forest 3-0, Chelsea drew 0-0 with Bournemouth, and Newcastle United defeated Burnley 2-1.
Buenos Aires, Dec 6 (NA) -- Aston Villa defeated Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park, in a match corresponding to the 15th matchday of the Premier League. Despite the victory, Villa could not push their opponent out of the first place in the table.
Both goals for the 'Villans' from Birmingham were scored by Matty Cash and Emiliano Buendía. The only goal for the 'Gunners' came from Leandro Trossard.
Throughout the first half of the match, the team led by manager Unai Emery deployed a solid offensive strategy that surprised the various defensive lines of their opponent, which focused on collective marking but failed to stop individual talent.
In the 36th minute, defender Matty Cash took advantage of a deflection on a cross that left him in a favorable position to finish the play inside the penalty area. The Polish player executed a powerful shot that sent the ball into the back of the net.
In the second half of the match, the squad led by manager Mikel Arteta returned to the pitch with a different attitude that was reflected in their offensive development.
In the 7th minute of the second half, Leandro Trossard took advantage of a rebound inside the penalty area to level the score at Villa Park to 1-1.
However, in the 45+5th minute, Aston Villa sealed their agonizing 2-1 victory.
