Overview
- Second-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes (48'), Martin Zubimendi (52'), Leandro Trossard (69') and Gabriel Jesus (78') decided the match after a goalless first half.
- Ollie Watkins scored in stoppage time for Villa, whose 11-game winning run in all competitions was halted.
- Arsenal move to 45 points from 19 matches, five clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand and visit Sunderland on Jan. 1.
- Kai Havertz returned to the matchday squad for the first time since knee surgery but did not feature.
- Arteta praised his side’s control after a shaky start and said the team knows its targets and must work daily to stay on course.