Overview
- Four goals after halftime from Gabriel Magalhães, Martín Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and substitute Gabriel Jesus sealed the 4-1 home win.
- Gabriel’s opener stood after a VAR check as Emiliano Martínez failed to deal with Bukayo Saka’s corner before the ball went in off the defender.
- Declan Rice was ruled out with a knee issue, with Mikel Arteta saying swelling must subside before he can return.
- Gabriel returned to the XI after injury, while Jesus scored soon after coming on to mark a step toward full match fitness.
- Arsenal stay top by five points with City able to trim the gap at Sunderland on New Year’s Day, as Villa’s streak ends and they remain third, six back.