"All the goals came in the second half as Arsenal crushed Premier League title rivals Aston Villa 4-1 to go five points clear at the top of the table. Arsenal will go into 2026 with clear daylight at the summit following a statement victory at the Emirates Stadium, though Manchester City could cut their lead back to two points when they visit Sunderland on New Year's Day."
"Arsenal came out of the interval a team transformed, though, getting two quickfire goals within seven minutes of the restart. The first came when Gabriel Magalhaes profited from some weak goalkeeping from former Gunner Emiliano Martinez to nod home in the 48th minute, while the second saw Martin Zubimendi finish with the outside of his boot after being found by Martin Odegaard."
"More intense pressing from the front resulted in the third goal in the 69th minute, with Leandro Trossard's outstanding first-time finish surviving a VAR check for two possible offsides in the build-up. Jesus got in on the act in the 78th minute, taking in Trossard's centre and curling home only 55 seconds after stepping off the bench before removing his shirt amid the jubilant celebrations."
All four Arsenal goals arrived in the second half as Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates, extending their lead to five points atop the Premier League. Villa had threatened in the first half and missed clear chances, with Ollie Watkins sweeping one effort wide and Viktor Gyokeres hitting two headers narrowly. Arsenal emerged transformed after the interval, with Gabriel Magalhaes nodding home following Emiliano Martinez's weak handling and Martin Zubimendi finishing after a Martin Odegaard pass. Leandro Trossard added a VAR-checked third and Gabriel Jesus curled in a fourth shortly after coming on. Villa grabbed a stoppage-time consolation through Watkins.
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