Following their crucial victory over Tottenham (2-1) in the previous matchday, Arsenal aimed to secure another win against Aston Villa at home to keep pace with Liverpool, who still have a game in hand.
The Gunners began on a positive note, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the opener (1-0, 35th minute).
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Kai Havertz doubled
Arsenal’s lead early in the second half (2-0, 55th minute), putting them in a seemingly comfortable position. However, Aston Villa staged a dramatic comeback with goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins (2-2, 60th and 68th minutes). Arsenal thought they had clinched the victory in injury time, but Kai Havertz’s potential winning goal was ruled out due to a handball (90+2). This draw leaves Arsenal six points adrift of Liverpool, a missed opportunity in their pursuit of the Premier League title.
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