Arsenal will head into the new year atop the Premier League after delivering a second-half blitz to beat Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates on Tuesday, a statement win with all four goals coming after the break.
Substitute Gabriel Jesus put the finishing touch on the rout, scoring one minute after coming on to underline the depth of Mikel Artetaβs squad. The Arsenal manager jubilantly high-fived his assistants at full-time.
The victory lifted Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City, which play Sunderland on New Yearβs Day, and six ahead of third-placed Villa.
βIt is a beautiful evening,β Arteta told Sky Sports. βWe knew it would be a very tough match because they are a top opponent.
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