Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.

The second half concludes with Arsenal leading Aston Villa by 2 goals to nil.

Attempt thwarted. Leandro Trossard of Arsenal tries a right-footed shot from beyond the box but it's stopped. The assist came from Martin Ødegaard.

Reiss Nelson of Arsenal has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Ian Maatsen commits a foul - representing Aston Villa.

Opportunity lost. Ross Barkley from Aston Villa attempts a right-footed shot from beyond the box but it goes too high and veers off to the right. The assist was provided by Jacob Ramsey.

Youri Tielemans - Aston Villa - won a free kick in attack.

Fouled by Martin Ødegaard - Arsenal

Ian Maatsen - Aston Villa - won a free kick in defence.

Fouled by Reiss Nelson - Arsenal

Substitution - Arsenal. Reiss Nelson for Bukayo Saka.

Offside - Aston Villa. Ian Maatsen is in offside.

Attempt thwarted. Jhon Durán of Aston Villa's left-footed strike from the middle of the box is stopped. The assist came from a cross by Ian Maatsen.

Youri Tielemans commits a foul - Aston Villa.

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal has earned a free kick on the right flank.

Corner kick awarded to Aston Villa, forced by David Raya.

Another offensive move is underway. Jacob Ramsey of Aston Villa takes a shot with his left foot from the left side of the penalty area, but the ball is successfully stopped in the left corner.

Missed chance. Leandro Trossard - Arsenal - shot with left foot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assist - Bukayo Saka.

Opportunity squandered. Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sails over the bar. The assist was provided by Declan Rice.

Player Swap - Arsenal. Riccardo Calafiori is coming on to replace Jurriën Timber.

Offside call - Aston Villa. Jhon Durán is caught offside.

Score! Aston Villa 0, Arsenal 2. Thomas Partey of Arsenal strikes with his right foot from beyond the box into the right corner. The assist was by Bukayo Saka.

Player swap - Aston Villa. Lucas Digne is being replaced by Ian Maatsen.

Player change - Aston Villa. Ross Barkley is coming on to replace Amadou Onana.

Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal has earned a free kick on the right flank.

Youri Tielemans commits a foul - Aston Villa.

Amadou Onana of Aston Villa has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.

Amadou Onana commits a foul - Aston Villa.

Bukayo Saka - Arsenal - won a free kick in defence.

Corner - Aston Villa. Conceded by Gabriel Magalhães.

Goal! Aston Villa 0, Arsenal 1. Leandro Trossard - Arsenal - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the right corner.

Substitution - Arsenal. Leandro Trossard for Gabriel Martinelli.

Substitution - Aston Villa. Jhon Durán for Ollie Watkins.

Substitution - Aston Villa. Jacob Ramsey for John McGinn.

Fouled by Thomas Partey - Arsenal

Amadou Onana - Aston Villa - won a free kick in attack.

Corner - Aston Villa. Conceded by Gabriel Magalhães.

Shot blocked. Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa - shot with left foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - Youri Tielemans.

Kai Havertz - Arsenal - won a free kick in defence.

Fouled by Pau Torres - Aston Villa

Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match interruption - Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa is injured.

Opportunity squandered. Amadou Onana from Aston Villa attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it sails high and wide to the right. The assist came from Youri Tielemans, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

Corner - Aston Villa. Conceded by Declan Rice.

Shot blocked. Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa - shot with right foot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assist - Leon Bailey.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match interruption - Kai Havertz is injured - Arsenal game.

New attacking attempt. Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa - shot with the head from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal.

Attempt thwarted. Amadou Onana from Aston Villa's right-footed shot from beyond the box is intercepted. The assist was by Morgan Rogers.

Kai Havertz commits a foul - Arsenal.

Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

John McGinn of Aston Villa has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Thomas Partey of Arsenal commits a foul.

Kai Havertz commits a foul - Arsenal.

Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

William Saliba of Arsenal commits a foul.

The second half kicks off with both Aston Villa and Arsenal yet to score, the match stands at 0-0.

The initial half concludes with both Aston Villa and Arsenal yet to score, leaving the match at a 0-0 standstill.

Amadou Onana commits a foul - Aston Villa.

Bukayo Saka from Arsenal has successfully secured a free kick on the right flank.

Declan Rice of Arsenal has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.

Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa has successfully secured a free kick in an offensive position.

Declan Rice commits a foul - Arsenal.

Leon Bailey of Aston Villa has successfully secured a free kick on the defensive end.

Jurriën Timber commits a foul - Arsenal.

Another offensive move is underway. Leon Bailey of Aston Villa takes a shot with his left foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's saved right in the middle of the goal's top section. The assist was provided by Ollie Watkins.

Attempt thwarted. Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa tries a right-footed shot from beyond the box but it's stopped. The assist came from Ollie Watkins.

Pau Torres of Aston Villa has secured a free kick in a defensive move.

Kai Havertz commits a foul - Arsenal.

Missed chance. Kai Havertz - Arsenal - shot with left foot from few metres missed to the left. Assist - Gabriel Martinelli.

Offside call - It's against Arsenal. Bukayo Saka has been flagged for being offside.

William Saliba - Arsenal - won a free kick in defence.

Fouled by Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa

John McGinn of Aston Villa has secured a free kick on the left flank.

William Saliba from Arsenal commits a foul.

Missed chance. Thomas Partey - Arsenal - shot with right foot from outside the box goes high. Assist - Gabriel Martinelli.

John McGinn of Aston Villa has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Thomas Partey of Arsenal commits a foul.

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal has successfully earned a free kick on the right flank.

Lucas Digne from Aston Villa has committed a foul.

Missed chance. Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed to the left. Assist - Morgan Rogers.

Pause ended. They are prepared to resume.

Match pause - Leon Bailey of Aston Villa is injured.

Corner kick awarded to Arsenal. Emiliano Martínez is responsible for the concession.

John McGinn of Aston Villa has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Ben White from Arsenal commits a foul.

William Saliba from Arsenal commits a foul.

Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Player switch - Aston Villa. Kosta Nedeljkovic is coming on for Matty Cash due to an injury.

New attacking attempt. Bukayo Saka - Arsenal - shot with left foot from the right side of the box is saved in the left corner. Assist - Martin Ødegaard.

Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.

Match pause - Matty Cash of Aston Villa is injured.

Kai Havertz commits a foul - Arsenal.

Amadou Onana of Aston Villa has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.

New attacking attempt. Declan Rice - Arsenal - shot with left foot from the left side of the box is saved in the left corner.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to resume.

Match interruption - Amadou Onana of Aston Villa is injured.

Offside call - Aston Villa. Leon Bailey has been flagged offside.