BIRMINGHAM, England - Zion Suzuki became the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in England's top-flight Monday as he made his Premier League debut for Aston Villa in a 1-0 loss to defending champions Arsenal.
The 24-year-old Samurai Blue keeper started the first home game of the season at Villa Park less than two weeks after transferring from Italian side Parma.
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