Mikel Arteta's tactical triumph was not to change much at all as Arsenal show off superiority vs. Aston Villa

It is not so much that Aston Villa were necessarily better than Arsenal in the Gunners' 4-1 win on Tuesday. Their win wasn't inevitable. It certainly seemed, however, that Unai Emery had Mikel Arteta's number. Villa would absorb the strength of the first press, find a way of drawing Arsenal out of position and spring their transition threats.

Arsenal have delivered the statement victory they needed

An emphatic win over a title rival answered many of the questions that had been bubbling up around Mikel Arteta's side

Arsenal player ratings vs Aston Villa: Gabriel is BACK! Returning defender sparks Gunners into life as 'Set-Piece FC' send title-race message with crushing win

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 vs. Aston Villa: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news

Arsenal come into this game on the back of a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which saw them retain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Villa, meanwhile, needed a brace from substitute Ollie Watkins, to notch up a comeback 2-1 win away to Chelsea, thus extending their winning run to 11 games.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview: All the key talking points ahead of top-of-table clash

Premier League leaders Arsenal host third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday in a vital match in the title race. Unai Emery’s side, who are just three points behind the London club in the table, are in sensational form and a victory at the Emirates Stadium would be their 12th in a row in all competitions.
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Arsenal mustn't panic! Gunners are still clearly the Premier League's best team despite recent wobble - but throwing away title from here would end Mikel Arteta project

It's not every day that this version of Arsenal lose. In fact, Saturday's late 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa was just their second defeat of the 2025-26 season, following on from August's 1-0 loss at Liverpool, a result which hasn't aged well at all in ...

Why Arsenal Must Follow Four-Step Plan With Viktor Gyokeres

The Swede scored goals for fun at Sporting CP. But after a tough baptism of fire at Arsenal, things need to change to ignite his north London career.

Arteta says Arsenal reaping rewards for 'sacrifices and commitment'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his side are starting to see the benefits of their hard work as the Gunners head into 2026 at the top of the Premier League.Arsenal last won the Premier League back in 2004 and asked if this could be the season that they finally end more than two decades of title frustration,
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