Arsenal paid a hefty price for their tҺrilling victory over Luton, as manager Mikel Arteta will be absent from the touchline in the upcoming fixture. The Gunners’ encounter with Aston Villa will see them without Arteta’s presence and guidance.

The Premier League schedule for the 2023/2024 season has been intense, and Arsenal faced a resilient Luton Town side who put up a strong figҺt under the direction of manager Rоb Edwards. Despite predictions of an easy win for the Gunners, the home team displayed great determination, leaving their visitors in awe. Ultimately, the league leaders managed to secure all three points in the 97th minute.

Arteta’s celebration on the Kenilworth Road pitch was filled with intense emotions, but it came at a cost. The Spanish coach admitted after the game, “Unfortunately, I couldn’t stay calm in one place.”

Following Declan Rice’s headed goal, Arteta joined the coaching staff in jubilation and ran along the touchline, reminiscent of Jose Mourinho’s famous celebration at Old Trafford years ago. Arteta’s excessive celebration led to him receiving a yellow card from the referee. While players face a one-match suspension after accumulating five yellow cards, coaches face a one-match touchline ban after receiving cautions.

Arsenal faces Aston Villa at Villa Park—a challenging match predicted for Saturday evening. Despite Arteta’s absence on the pitch, Arsenal fans remain confident. Assistant coach Carlos Cuesta, technical coach Nicolas Jover, and assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg will step in to guide the team.