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Saka strike enough to earn Arsenal win at Villa

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March 19, 2022 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka shoots at goal REUTERS

Fourth-placed Arsenal opened up a four-point gap over Manchester United, one place below, in the Premier League standings after Bukayo Saka's first-half strike earned them a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Looking to get back to winning ways following their midweek defeat to Liverpool -- their first loss in seven games in all competitions -- Arsenal dominated the opening period in the Villa Park sunshine.

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