Arsenal lose 3-1by Aston villa

1 - 3 Christian Benteke scored twice and Antonio Luna added a third as Aston Villa came from behind to stun Arsenal at Emirat...

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Christian Benteke scored twice and Antonio Luna added a third as Aston Villa came from behind to stun Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on the opening day.

Olivier Giroud opened the scoring, but Benteke headed an equaliser after Wojciech Szczesny saved his penalty.
Benteke controversially put Villa ahead from the spot after a foul by Laurent Koscielny, who was later shown a second yellow card for a mistimed challenge.
New signing Luna raced clear to seal Arsenal's woe with a low strike.
The full-time whistle was greeted with resounding boos from the home crowd, although the arena was near-empty by that point.
Arsenal's only summer signing to date is the free transfer of 20-year-old French striker Yaya Sanogo from Auxerre, and supporters were repeatedly chanting for their club to spend some money.

Analysis

Martin Keown Football Analyst

"There have been links with some good players so there is an intention to buy them but they need to deliver. It is very worrying. The manager has been good in the transfer window in the past and he needs to bring that back. There are 16 days to go in the window and they are massive for the club. They need to improve the squad, they only just made the Champions League last season and their near neighbours Tottenham have strengthened."

Arsene Wenger has 16 days to bolster the squad, but his immediate priority will be Wednesday's Champions League play-off first leg at Fenerbahce.