Overview
- Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus scored in the 48th, 52nd, 69th and 78th minutes, with Ollie Watkins netting a late consolation.
- The result ensures Arsenal finish the season's first half on 45 points, out of reach of second-place Manchester City regardless of its next match.
- A cagey opening period reflected Arsenal's adjustment without Declan Rice, who missed out with a knee issue from the previous game.
- Villa's defeat snapped a run of eight straight league wins and eleven across all competitions, loosening their grip as the closest chaser.
- Arsenal also avenged their December 6 loss to Unai Emery's side, widening the gap to the third-place Villans.