Nicolo Zaniolo’s spectacular late goal gave Aston Villa a vital point against Sheffield United in a thrilling Premier League match at Villa Park, but Unai Emery’s team was unable to overtake Arsenal for first place.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 22: Aston Villa’s John McGinn and Emiliano Martinez react to the draw between their team and Sheffield United in the Premier League at Villa Park on December 22, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Image courtesy of Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
On December 22, 2023, at Villa Park in Birmingham, Aston Villa faced Sheffield United in a thrilling Premier League match that ended with a point thanks to Nicolo Zaniolo’s late equaliser.
Sheffield United, who are presently 19th in the league with nine points, appeared to be headed towards victory until Zaniolo scored his first Premier League goal in the 97th minute with a header.
Aston Villa lost a great chance to lead the league, even if it was only for a day, as they are currently tied with Arsenal on 39 points.
Arsenal, who play Liverpool on Saturday, will undoubtedly see this as an opportunity to solidify their leadership position.
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During the game, Aston Villa faced difficulties against the five-man defence that Sheffield United’s coach Chris Wilder had set up. Following a spectacular goal by 22-year-old Cameron Archer in the 87th minute, which appeared to
