Overview
- Gabriel Jesus scored 55 seconds after coming on, his first goal in nearly a year following a knee injury.
- Gabriel Magalhães opened the scoring from a corner early in the second half before Martín Zubimendi and Leandro Trossard extended the lead.
- Ollie Watkins netted a late consolation for Villa in stoppage time.
- Arsenal sit first with 45 points from 19 matches, while Aston Villa remain third on 39.
- Arsenal visit Bournemouth on January 3, and Aston Villa face Nottingham Forest at home the same day.