Overview
- Arsenal stayed top on 45 points from 19 matches, five clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
- Gabriel Magalhães, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus scored after the break, with Ollie Watkins replying in stoppage time.
- The defeat ended Aston Villa’s 11-match winning run in all competitions.
- Leandro Trossard’s goal was confirmed following a lengthy VAR review.
- Kai Havertz returned to the matchday squad after knee surgery but did not play, and Gabriel Jesus scored within a minute of coming on as he continued his comeback.