Aston Villa, Emery and Arsenal
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Arsenal doubled down on their strengths in pressing high. It took some time to click, but it was crucial to their success against Villa
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 4-1 at Emirates Stadium as a dominant second-half display saw them move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
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 lay down their biggest marker yet in the Premier League title race with a 4-0 thumping of Aston Villa at the Emirates, ending the Lions' marvellous 11-match winning run in all tournaments.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was left furious after their 4-1 defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday night, taking out his anger on the home supporters as he left the pitch.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty