John McGinn kicked Arsenal player in the face during a shocking moment for the Aston Villa star

John McGinn booted an Arsenal defender in the face.

Tonight, Aston Villa succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against ‘The Gunners’.

John McGinn kicked Riccardo Calafiori in the face

John McGinn managed to boot Riccardo Calafiori in the face and emerge completely unscathed, with the referee opting not to give him a booking.

In a shocking turn of events in the first half, the Aston Villa star was in Arsenal’s box, where he was attempting to win the ball. However, in a testament to his positioning, Calafiori was on hand to prevent him from making any progress.

In a moment of madness, the pair both went in; McGinn with his foot and the Italian with his head. Consequently, the Scot struck his opponent in the face with a kick, sending Calafiori tumbling towards the floor.

The referee gave a free kick to the reigning Premier League champions.

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Unsurprisingly, fans were quick to head to social media to voice their opinions.

One said: “Dangerous challenge by John McGinn from Aston Villa. Riccardo Calafiori on the receiving end of that,” while another added: “Calafiori was furious. McGinn nearly messed up the money maker.”