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Reaction
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Per Mertesacker: Santi Cazorla "is the perfect footballer"
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla receives high praise from his teammate Per Mertesacker.Feb 25, 13:31
Mikel Arteta likes Santi Cazorla on the left wing
Arsenal vice-captain Mikel Arteta thinks that Santi Cazorla may have found his best position after scoring twice from the left wing against Aston Villa on Saturday.Feb 25, 05:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F08%2Fandreas-weimann-aston-villa.jpg "Villa forward Andreas Weimann celebrates his equaliser against Arsenal on February 23, 2013")
Andreas Weimann confident of Aston Villa survival
Aston Villa youngster Andreas Weimann insists that his side remain confident of beating the drop this season despite losing late on at Arsenal last weekend.Feb 25, 04:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F08%2Fsanti-cazorla-arsenal_1.jpg "Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates his second goal against Aston Villa with Nacho Monreal on February 23, 2013")
Arsene Wenger hails "fantastic" Santi Cazorla
Arsene Wenger hails the fantastic, humble attitude of Santi Cazorla following his match-winning brace against Aston Villa last weekend.Feb 25, 03:20
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Mikel Arteta: 'We must stop silly mistakes'
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta calls on his side to cut out silly individual mistakes that are costing the Gunners dear this season.Feb 24, 23:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F07%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger shouts from the touchline during the FA Cup 5th round against Blackburn Rovers on February 16, 2013")
Arsene Wenger pleased with "deserved win"
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal deserved to secure a 2-1 win over Aston Villa thanks to a late winner from Santi Cazorla.Feb 23, 17:47
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Paul Lambert: 'We didn't deserve to lose'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert feels that his team deserved a share of the spoils against Arsenal.Feb 23, 17:38
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole brings you analysis from Arsenal's 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.
Match Report
Two goals from Spanish attacker Santi Cazorla allow Arsenal to overcome Aston Villa by two goals to one.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.
HT Report
An early strike from Santi Cazorla gives Arsenal the advantage over Aston Villa at the break.
Team News
Arsenal make four changes to the side to face Aston Villa this afternoon at the Emirates.
Preview
Arsenal host Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League.
Build-up
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Thomas Vermaelen "surprised" at Aston Villa struggles
Thomas Vermaelen says that he is "glad" to see Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner giving Paul Lambert time to get things right.Feb 23, 05:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F50%2Fchristian-benteke-aston-villa.jpg "Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012")
Arsene Wenger wary of Christian Benteke threat
Arsene Wenger praises Christian Benteke ahead of Arsenal's clash with Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.Feb 23, 05:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F01%2Fpaul-lambert-aston-villa.jpg "Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013")
Paul Lambert: 'Arsene Wenger criticism is over the top'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that the criticism aimed at Arsene Wenger is "over the top".Feb 22, 13:40
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