Arsenal were left frustrated by another poor defensive performance as they beat newly-promoted Aston Villa 3-2 at The Emirates.
Not only did they concede a sloppy goal, but Ainsley Maitland-Niles was then sent off for two bookable offences in the 41st minute.
Twitter: Red card. Maitland-Niles is sent off.
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These Arsenal fans reacted to the sending off…
A joke…
Twitter: @Arsenal That is a joke. (@Nnamz1)
Bellerin would never…
Twitter: @Arsenal Bellerin would never, (@masterfulEmery)
Well…
Twitter: @Arsenal Why does John Moss always get away with this (@nelmario12)
Please…
Twitter: @Arsenal Emery please go (@Electronic_77)
Embarrassing…
Twitter: @Arsenal Embarrassing (@FutbolJustin)
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Whilst you could argue that a second yellow card was harsh on the academy graduate, he gave himself little wriggle room due to his constant fouling down the right.
With Hector Bellerin having recently returned to first-team training, Emery may now look to bring the Spanish defender back into the side sooner than perhaps expected.
Bellerin has been missing since the start of last season, but could be called upon due to Maitland-Niles’ suspension for the next Premier League match against Manchester United next week.
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