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Highlights: The Gunners dropped points at the Villa Park. Emile Buendia scored a late goal in the 94th minute to help Aston Villa earn all three points and jump to the 2nd spot in the league table
Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday as Emiliano Buendia won it with the final kick of the game, as Villa moved just three points behind Arsenal in the table. The Premier League title race has been blown wide open.
Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori were the latest additions to Arsenal's injury list, but Gabriel Magalhaes returned against Brighton.
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Arsenal stays top as Man City and Aston Villa apply the pressure and Liverpool resurgence continues
Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.
Aston Villa equalled a centuries-old club record as Unai Emery's side came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. A second-half double from Ollie Watkins cancelled out Joao Pedro's opener and inspired the Villans to an 11th consecutive victory in a remarkable feat which has left fans dreaming of big things this season.