"Arsenal smashed Aston Villa, especially in the second half, of their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Tuesday."
"The match was a fierce battle, with several questionable decisions from referee Darren England, and Villa boss Unai Emery added to the controversy at the end by not waiting to shake hands with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta."
"Perhaps it's worth mentioning that Emery was Arteta's predecessor at Arsenal. Arteta, however, does not hold a grudge."
"Mikel Arteta has no issue with the lack of a post-match handshake with Unai Emery 🤝❌ pic.twitter.com/91bsg1jZkc - Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) December 31, 2025"
Arsenal dominated Aston Villa at the Emirates, turning a close first half into a commanding victory with a particularly strong second-half performance. The game involved fierce competition and multiple contentious decisions from referee Darren England that influenced the flow of play. Villa manager Unai Emery, who previously managed Arsenal, declined to wait for a traditional post-match handshake with Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta, prompting post-match controversy. Mikel Arteta indicated that he harbors no grudge over the handshake incident. Match of the Day highlighted Arteta's reaction with a tweet noting his lack of issue regarding the missed handshake.
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