Arsenal overwhelm Aston Villa to surge clear at summit
Arsenal decisively defeated Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium, scoring four goals in the second half to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. Gabriel Magalhaes opened the scoring from a corner, followed by goals from Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus, while Ollie Watkins scored a late consolation for Villa. Arsenal’s strong performance marked the end of Villa’s 11-match winning streak, highlighting their title ambitions. With key players returning and a solid defensive pairing, Arsenal’s victory felt significant as they concluded the year on a high note.
