AST: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Luiz, McGinn; Traore, Barkley, Grealish; Watkins

ARS: Ryan; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Cedric; Thomas, Xhaka; Pepe, Smith Rowe, Saka; Lacazette

1* – Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.

1* – Chris Kavanagh signals a Aston Villa FC throw-in in Arsenal FC’s half.

2* – Goal Ollie Watkins scores to make it 1-0 at Villa Park.

7* – Aston Villa FC to take a throw-in in Arsenal FC territory.

9* – Ezri Konsa is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

11* – Ezri Konsa for Aston Villa FC is back on the field again.

12* – In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.

15* – Can Aston Villa FC get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arsenal FC’s half?

18* – Chris Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal FC in their own half.

25* – Chris Kavanagh signals a Aston Villa FC throw-in in Arsenal FC’s half.

29* – Granit Xhaka gets his shot on target but fails to score for Arsenal FC.

33* – Rob Holding (Arsenal FC) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

34* – Arsenal FC’s Bukayo Saka is back in action after a slight knock.

38* – Marvelous Nakamba for Aston Villa FC has been booked by Chris Kavanagh and receives a first yellow card.

40* – Chris Kavanagh awards the away team a throw-in.

45* – Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal FC gets in a strike, but is off target.

45″* – Can Aston Villa FC get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arsenal FC’s half?

The first half has been concluded at Villa Park

50* – Aston Villa FC’s Ollie Watkins gets in a shot on goal at Villa Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.

54* –John McGinn of Aston Villa FC smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

59* – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is replacing Alexandre Lacazette for Arsenal FC at Villa Park.

61* – Ball safe as Aston Villa FC is awarded a throw-in in their half.

65* – Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Emilano Martinez for Aston Villa FC who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

69* – Arsenal FC drives forward and Nicolas Pepe gets in a shot. Without netting, however

73* – Thomas Partey is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

75* – Chris Kavanagh signals a Arsenal FC throw-in in Aston Villa FC’s half.

80* – Arsenal FC have been awarded a corner by Chris Kavanagh.

90* – Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa FC smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though

90²* – Aston Villa FC awarded a free kick in their own half.