Arsenal were shocked by Aston Villa’s late performance, resulting in a 0-2 defeat. This unexpected outcome has added another twist to the Premier League title race.

In a devastating blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes, they suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa. This loss now leaves Manchester City two points clear at the top of the table with only six games remaining.

Despite dominating possession in the first half, Arsenal failed to convert their chances into goals. Villa, on the other hand, came alive in the second half and completely outplayed their opponents.

It was in the dying minutes of the game that Villa found the back of the net. Leon Bailey opened the scoring in the 84th minute, followed by Ollie Watkins just three minutes later. Watkins had already come close to scoring in the first half, hitting the post, while Youri Tielemans also had a near miss with a curling shot.

Arsenal’s best opportunity to score fell to Leandro Trossard just before half-time, but former Gunners goalkeeper Emi Martinez pulled off a stunning save with his right foot.

Although Arsenal displayed some impressive football in the first half, with Martin Odegaard particularly outstanding, they were consistently thwarted by Villa’s solid defensive performance. Villa, on the other hand, raised their game in the second half, taking control of the tempo and increasing the nerves of the home crowd.

It was clear to everyone at the Emirates Stadium that even a 0-0 draw would not be enough for Arsenal. Unfortunately for the Gunners, the situation only worsened as the game progressed.

This defeat now puts Arsenal’s title hopes in serious jeopardy, with Manchester City firmly in the driving seat. The Gunners will need to regroup quickly and find a way to bounce back if they are to have any chance of lifting the Premier League trophy this season.

More updates on this match to follow.