Thomas Partey nets first goal for Arsenal (Video)
Thomas Partey, an Arsenal midfielder from Ghana, celebrates his first goal for the London club since signing from Athletico Madrid last season.
After hitting the crossbar earlier, Thomas Partey headed in Smith Rowe's corner for his first goal for the Gunners.
After a lengthy video assistant referee review, Arsenal were awarded a penalty for a Matt Targett foul on Alexandre Lacazette near the end of the first half.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's penalty, but the Gabon attacker netted the rebound from close range.
Villa improved after a dreadful first half, but Arsenal's third goal came from Smith Rowe 11 minutes into the second half.
He gained possession of the ball in his own half and finished the move with a deflection and a post.
Jacob Ramsey fired his first Villa goal into the top corner from 20 yards for a consolation goal for the visitors. They applied a lot of pressure in the last moments and generated a few chances, but it was too little, too late.
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