Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could not hide his joy as he watched his side dismantle red-hot Aston Villa on Tuesday. Villa were on an 11-game winning streak in all competitions and were dangerous in the first half.

Half chances came and went for Arsenal as they sought a nerve-easing opener, Gyökeres twice heading off target from teasing crosses and Trossard’s tame effort forcing former Gunners goalkeeper Martínez into his first action of the evening. But Villa were proving frustratingly stubborn despite injuries and suspensions in their defence.

Gabriel Magalhaes breathed fresh life into Arsenal's Premier League title challenge by opening the scoring in an emphatic win over Aston Villa on Tuesday. The defender's goal at the start of the second half sparked the Gunners into life,

Arsenal emphatically proved their title credentials with a convincing victory over Aston Villa at the Emirates. Goals from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus in a brilliant second half from Mikel Arteta’s side meant they moved five points clear of second-place Manchester City, who play on Thursday.

Aston Villa's Argentinian midfielder #10 Emiliano Buendia is mobbed by teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Asto

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