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Daily Mirror
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Freddie Keighley

Oleksandr Zinchenko's reaction to Arsenal goal says everything about role in title bid

Oleksandr Zinchenko had no desire to celebrate his stunning equaliser for Arsenal - and instead made a beeline for the halfway line so play could restart promptly.

The Ukrainian, 26, scored his first Premier League goal as the Gunners took on Aston Villa in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off. It proved to be a vital one as his brilliant, rifled effort from just outside the area drew the visitors level for the second time at Villa Park.

Ollie Watkins gave the hosts an early lead before Bukayo Saka thumped home a leveller with just over quarter of an hour played, but Philippe Coutinho was on hand to restore Villa's advantage in the first half. This left Arsenal facing the prospect of a third league defeat in four games, but Zinchenko hauled them back on level terms on 61 minutes with his powerful effort following a corner.

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