The last time Villa met Arsenal: Buendía's 95th-minute stunner, revisited
In December 2025, Emiliano Buendía's 95th-minute winner beat league leaders Arsenal 2-1 and ended their 18-game unbeaten run. We revisit that famous Villa Park night.
30.08.26, 20:25 Updated 30.08.26, 20:25 5 Minute Read
Andrea Locorotondo
The story in brief
- Aston Villa beat league leaders Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park on 6 December 2025, ending the Gunners' 18-match unbeaten run
- Matty Cash opened the scoring; Leandro Trossard equalised; Emiliano Buendía won it at 90+5 (94:03), assisted by Boubacar Kamara
- It was the second-latest winning goal scored against Arsenal in the Premier League since 2006-07
Villa fans need no reminding of the last time Arsenal visited: Buendía, the last kick, bedlam.
First versus third, under the lights
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Andrea Locorotondo SJA and AIPS member. Aston Villa In-Ground correspondent for Opta. Football writer and commentator. If you are coming to Villa Park, you will always find me on seat C22 in the press box.