On may 2011
Darren Bent scored twice to give Aston Villa a memorable victory against Arsenal (1-2).
Villa looked energetic and quick at Emirates Stadium. The villains took the lead in ten minutes. Bent's first goal was of the highest order. He collected te ball with his chest before, acrobatically, he prodded a right-footed volley past Szczesny.
Four minutes later, James Collins low pass sent Ashley Young forward, and his ball past the returning Thomas Vermaelen handed Bent the chance to claim a second, which he took with a neat finish. Bent now has six goals in 10 appearances against Arsenal.
Arsenal fought back and Robin van Persie struck the post before Marouane Chamakh's second-half header was ruled out for a push on Kyle Walker. Van Persie prodded home a late goal but Villa held on for victory.
The result averted any remaining chance of Villa being relegated this season and moved them into 13th position. Carlos Cuéllar was on the bench.
Aston Villa will finish the season against Liverpool next Sunday.
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