Aston Villa's Nathan Baker Stretchered Off After Strike To The Face
Villa Park played host to a scary moment today as Aston Villa defender Nathan Baker had to be given oxygen on the pitch after catching an Arsenal strike square in the face.
Baker did not appear to be moving and the match experienced a lengthy delay as medical personnel attended to the 22-year-old. We'll update this post as information on Baker's condition becomes more readily available. [NBCSN/Sky Sports]
Update (3:40 p.m.): Broadcast commentators are noting Baker's regained consciousness, though reports vary on how long he was out.
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