The streak is over! Arsenal halt Aston Villa’s winning run

Yesterday’s clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa was notable not just for the action on the pitch, but also for the statistics swirling around both teams. Aston Villa came within touching distance of rewriting a remarkable record.

Details: Despite their best efforts, Unai Emery’s men fell short in the 19th round of the Premier League, suffering a 1-4 defeat to London’s Arsenal. As a result, the record for consecutive victories—which has stood since 1914—remains intact: Villa matched it, celebrating 11 wins in a row before the run ended.

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Nevertheless, Emery’s squad admit Arsenal were the superior side on the day and remain optimistic about the road ahead. Despite the loss, Villa sit third in the league table with 39 points after 19 matches, holding a solid cushion over their closest rivals.

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