Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 4-1 at Emirates Stadium as a dominant second-half display saw them move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Half chances came and went for Arsenal as they sought a nerve-easing opener, Gyökeres twice heading off target from teasing crosses and Trossard’s tame effort forcing former Gunners goalkeeper Martínez into his first action of the evening. But Villa were proving frustratingly stubborn despite injuries and suspensions in their defence.

Arsenal score four goals in the second half as they thump Aston Villa to end the year five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could not hide his joy as he watched his side dismantle red-hot Aston Villa on Tuesday. Villa were on an 11-game winning streak in all competitions and were dangerous in the first half.

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