Chris Sutton has given a 12-word reaction after Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-2 in what could be a Premier League title-defining result.
Goals from Bukayo Saka, Oleksandr Zinchenko, an own goal from Emiliano Martinez and Gabriel Martinelli cancelled out the strikes from Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho.
At one point, Saka’s superb equaliser and overall display, which garnered praise from Gary Lineker, Gary Neville and Andy Townsend did not seem enough. But 3 goals in the space of the last half an hour meant Mikel Arteta’s side extended their lead at 3 points at the top of the table.
Now, Chris Sutton has reacted to the heroic brilliant from Arsenal against Aston Villa, which was truly the stuff of champions.
Chris Sutton reacts as Arsenal defeat Aston Villa
Grinding out ugly wins may be a cliché but there is no denying that handling business on days where things do not go your way is what defines potential champions, as exemplified by the Gunners.
Chris Sutton certainly agrees, as he credited the character from Arsenal in their late victory against Aston Villa, tweeting, “Great guts from Arsenal. Huge win after their loss in the week.”
Doubt this Arsenal side at your own peril
As the hosts tasted a bitter 3-1 loss to Man City at the Emirates Stadium, many questioned their minerals when it comes to a title challenge due to their lack of experience.
However, Arsenal disproved all such theories, as noted by Chris Sutton in their late win against Aston Villa.
Sure, they may not be as zen-like during tough times like Pep Guardiola’s side, who have 4 out of the last 5 league titles.
But to doubt this Arsenal side and their mentality, which was praised by Chris Sutton would be naïve to say the very least.
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