Arsenal had to win the hard way against Aston Villa on Saturday as they were pegged back twice before winning 4-2 at Villa Park. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Martinelli and an own goal from former Gunners goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez moved the north Londoners back to the summit of the Premier League table.
Many felt that the trip to face Unai Emery's side was a must-win game for Mikel Arteta and his players after suffering a setback in their title challenge earlier in the week. Manchester City went into the weekend above Arsenal after winning 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The Gunners have now reclaimed top spot after City dropped points in their 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. Arsenal ended a run of three matches without a win in the Premier League and now turn their focus to preparations for a tough test against Leicester City next weekend.
