Aston Villa Scores First Premier League Goal Draws 1-1 With 10-Man Sunderland

Aston Villa finally scored their first Premier League goal of the season in a 1-1 draw against Sunderland, who played with 10 men after Reinildo was sent off for a foul on Matty Cash. Despite taking the lead through Cash's long-range strike, Villa was unable to capitalize on their numerical advantage, as Sunderland equalized through Wilson Isidor, maintaining Villa's winless streak and leaving them in the relegation zone. Villa missed several late chances, notably by Ollie Watkins, who remains goalless this season. Sunderland's resilience with ten men has lifted them to seventh place after five matches, highlighting their strong start to the season. Meanwhile, Newcastle struggled for goals and drew 0-0 at Bournemouth, while Arsenal aims to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table. The match showcased Villa's offensive potential but underlined their ongoing challenges in securing victories under Unai Emery's management.