Arsenal’s 18‑match unbeaten run came to a dramatic end at Villa Park as Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage-time strike handed Aston Villa a 2‑1 victory.
The result not only halted the Gunners’ momentum but also tightened the Premier League title race, cutting their lead at the summit to just two points after Manchester City defeated Sunderland. What once looked like a comfortable advantage is now far more precarious.
00:00Arsenal's 18th match and beat and run came to a dramatic end at Villapark
00:05as Emiliano Buendia's stoppage time strike handed Aston Villa a 2-1 victory.
00:11The result not only halted the Gunners' momentum but also tightened the Premier League title race,
00:17cutting their league at the summit to just two points after Manchester City defeated Sunderland.
00:23What once looked like a comfortable advantage is now far more precarious.
00:28Before the last, Arsenal had appeared firmly in control, topping the table with 33 points from 15 games
00:34and enjoying a six-point cushion early in December.
00:38However, Villas win their ninth in ten league games under Unai Emery has brought them within three points of the Gunners,
00:45while City are now breathing down their necks once again.
00:49The shift underscores how quickly fortunes can change in a league where even brief lapses carry serious consequences.
00:56The setback also highlights the challenge for Arsenal that they face beyond the scoreboard.
01:03Injuries have disrupted the team, particularly in defence, forcing players such as Jury and Timber to operate out of position.
01:10Managing squad rotation and maintaining consistency will be key as the season intensifies.
01:15Villas' resurgence demonstrates that teams with momentum, cohesion and attacking threat can make significant inroads against established leaders.
01:24For Arsenal, the focus must now turn to resilience and response.
01:28Maintaining composure, regaining form and navigating the congested fixture list will be crucial if they are to withstand pressure from City and inform Villa.
01:38Every match has a huge potential in a turning point is what's shaping up to be a season-long sprint.
01:46The Premier League title remains within Arsenal's grasp, but the margin for error has evaporated.
01:52Their defeat leaves a stark reminder that dominance is never guaranteed and that the race is far from over.
01:57With City and Villa closing fast, the Gunners must respond swiftly to ensure they do not relinquish the advantage they've worked so hard to build.
02:07The next few weeks could define whether Arsenal's early-season promise translates into silverware.
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