Arteta hails Arsenal's finishing in 1-0 Villa win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed his team's ability to "kill off" opponents after Bukayo Saka's second-half goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Aston Villa on Monday night. The win at Villa Park marked a successful start to the Premier League title defense for the reigning champions, who lost in the same fixture last season. Saka's close-range finish in the second half was the decisive moment in a tightly contested match. The result means Arsenal have won their opening two league games, joining Manchester City, Chelsea, and Hull as the only teams with a perfect start. Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the performance, particularly given the difficulty of the venue.