Overview
- Gabriel Magalhães bundled in from a corner after Emiliano Martínez failed to claim, with VAR allowing the goal to stand.
- Martín Zubimendi and Leandro Trossard stretched the advantage before substitute Gabriel Jesus scored moments after coming on.
- The win snapped Aston Villa’s club‑equalling 11‑match run and kept Unai Emery’s side third, six points back.
- Arsenal finished the year five points clear of Manchester City, who play at Sunderland on New Year’s Day.
- Declan Rice was ruled out with a knee injury, while Gabriel returned to the lineup and Jesus recorded his first goal since January.