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Arsenal holds Aston Villa to 1-1 draw in Champions League clash

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:08 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Arsenal holds Aston Villa to 1-1 draw in Champions League clash

Summary

Arsenal drew 1-1 against Aston Villa at home in the Champions League on November 1. Chasity Grant put Aston Villa ahead with a goal in the 25th minute. Despite dominating possession and creating 28 shots, Arsenal needed an 85th-minute goal from Alessia Russo to salvage a point. This result follows Arsenal's previous league and Champions League wins, indicating growing pressure on manager Slegers after the setback.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal had 65% possession and 28 shots compared to Villa's one.
•Chasity Grant scored for Aston Villa in the 25th minute.
•Alessia Russo equalized for Arsenal with a late goal.
•The match was held at Arsenal's home ground.
•Arsenal was looking to build on recent victories.

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3:08 PMThe Guardian Sport — Russo spares Arsenal blushes but latest setback increases pressure on Slegers

What they're saying

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Arsenal salvage late 1-1 draw at home against Aston Villa Chasity Grant fired visitors ahead after 25 minutes One shot, on target and in the back of the net, was all it took for Aston Villa to reopen the wound that Arsenal had been carefully trying to stitch back up. Despite almost 65% possession, 28 shots to one, and 56 touches in the opposition box to four, Alessia Russo’s 85th-minute goal meant Arsenal were only able to salvage a point against Villa after back-to-back wins in the league and Champions League had appeared to have kickstarted their season. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Suzanne Wrack

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