10 h. ago Arsenal get clear referee verdict on Mikel Merino red card controversy vs Aston Villa

Arsenal beat title rivals Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday night, but were fortunate to keep Mikel Merino on the pitch when only two goals in front.

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15 h. ago Mikel Arteta says ‘sacrifices’ paying off in Arsenal’s title push

Arsenal head into the New Year at the top of the Premier League

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17 h. ago Martin Ødegaard relocates his missing rhythm to dictate Arsenal’s tempo again

Rejuvenated by his goal on Saturday and free from injuries that have disrupted his season, Arsenal’s captain led their destruction of VillaWhen Arsenal really needed Martin Ødegaard, the captain finally rediscovered his magic touch. Gabriel Magalhães had just opened the scoring against Aston Villa after a first half in which Mikel Arteta’s nervous side were struggling without the influential Declan Rice. Then it happened.Jadon Sancho was waiting to receive a pass from Youri Tielemens inside Villa’s half but, before the forward knew it, Ødegaard had pinched the ball and was haring towards Emiliano Martínez’s goal. A jink back on to his left foot fooled Tielemens and allowed Ødegaard to play through the perfect through ball for Martín Zubimendi to score the crucial second. It was the fifth goal or assist that Zubimendi has contributed to since he joined in the summer – the joint-best return of his club career – and the Spaniard’s impact was rightly hailed by a delighted Arteta. “Credi...

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17 h. ago Martin Ødegaard rediscovers his missing rhythm to dictate Arsenal’s tempo again

Rejuvenated by his goal on Saturday and free from injuries that have disrupted his season, Arsenal’s captain led their destruction of VillaWhen Arsenal really needed Martin Ødegaard, the captain finally rediscovered his magic touch. Gabriel Magalhães had just opened the scoring against Aston Villa after a first half in which Mikel Arteta’s nervous side were struggling without the influential Declan Rice. Then it happened.Jadon Sancho was waiting to receive a pass from Youri Tielemans inside Villa’s half but, before the forward knew it, Ødegaard had pinched the ball and was haring towards Emiliano Martínez’s goal. A jink back on to his left foot fooled Tielemans and allowed Ødegaard to play the perfect through ball for Martín Zubimendi to score the crucial second. It was the fifth goal or assist that Zubimendi has contributed since he joined in the summer – the joint-best return of his club career – and the Spaniard’s impact was rightly hailed by a delighted Arteta. “Credit to his te...

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17 h. ago Gabriel reveals motivation for Aston Villa triumph as star mocked in tunnel celebrations

Arsenal silenced one of their closest rivals for the Premier League title as they dismissed Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium and the returning Gabriel has spoken out after the victory

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18 h. ago Mikel Arteta responds to Unai Emery's handshake snub after storming down tunnel

Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery didn't shake hands after Arsenal beat Aston Villa but neither manager had an issue with their failure to embrace after the final whistle

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18 h. ago Six times Gabriel proved he is Premier League’s new king of s***housery including mocking his future Arsenal team

GABRIEL MAGALHAES returned to the Arsenal starting line-up against Aston Villa and was immediately involved in the thick of the action. The Brazilian defender scored in the opening minutes of the second half, leaving Emiliano Martinez fuming on social media over an alleged elbow, to send the Gunners on their way to a 4-1 win...

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18 h. ago Emi Martinez in furious Arsenal tunnel incident as Aston Villa staff forced to step in

Emiliano Martinez was held back after a heated tunnel incident following Arsenal's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa as the goalkeeper responded to taunts from home fans

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18 h. ago Arsenal: Why Martin Odegaard masterclass vs Aston Villa was perfectly timed in title race

Gunners skipper is back with a bang as Aston Villa were thumped

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19 h. ago Jamie Carragher makes brutal Viktor Gyokeres claim after Arsenal win

Arsenal underlined their title credentials as they beat Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday but Jamie Carragher was not convinced by the performance of one of the Gunners’ stars

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19 h. ago Arsenal fans' anger at Emi Martinez explained as furious Aston Villa keeper held back

Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez was escorted down the tunnel after becoming embroiled in a heated confrontation with Arsenal fans

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19 h. ago Jamie Carragher blasts Arsenal star as Viktor Gyokeres reaction speaks volumes

Jamie Carragher said after Arsenal beat Aston Villa that Mikel Arteta has to change his Arsenal starting line-up over their next couple of Premier League matches

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20 h. ago Mikel Arteta offers worrying Declan Rice update after Arsenal star missed Aston Villa win

Arsenal were without Declan Rice to their win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night and the midfielder could still miss their next outing as he deals with a knee injury

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20 h. ago Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City transfer and injury latest ahead of Sunderland

Manchester City visit Sunderland in the Premier League on New Year's Day as they aim to respond to Arsenal's win over Aston Villa

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21 h. ago Why ‘Big Gabi’ is so important to Arsenal’s chances of ending 22

Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa: Gabriel got the ball rolling from another set piece before Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus sealed a terrific win to end Villa’s winning run

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21 h. ago Dramatic moment Emiliano Martinez is dragged away from taunting Arsenal fans after Aston Villa defeat

EMILIANO MARTINEZ was left "rattled" after Aston Villa's 4-1 humbling against Arsenal. The goalkeeper conceded four goals at the Emirates on Tuesday night to see Villa's 11-game winning run come crashing to a halt. Martinez, 33, did not cover himself in much glory for the opening goal as he was bullied by returning Gunners defender...

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29 h. ago Arsenal: Unai Emery reveals reason for ignoring Mikel Arteta handshake after Aston Villa defeat

The two managers greeted each other at kick-off but not full-time

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30 h. ago Mikel Arteta lauds Arsenal ruthlessness after statement victory over Aston Villa

Gunners extended lead at top of table with big win

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30 h. ago Jamie Carragher labels Arsenal star ‘most influential player in the Premier League’ after Aston Villa thrashing

Gabriel returned to the starting line-up after a six-match injury lay-off and scored the opener in the Gunners’ statement 4-1 win over Aston Villa

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30 h. ago Every word Mikel Arteta said on Arsenal thumping Aston Villa, Rice injury, Odegaard form

Every word Mikel Arteta said on Arsenal thumping Aston Villa, Rice injury, Odegaard form  Football London

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