Aston Villa reignited the Premier League title race with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Saturday.
The match, which kicked off the 15th round of fixtures, was a captivating affair from start to finish, with both teams displaying a fierce competitive spirit and a clear desire for all three points.
Matty Cash gave Aston Villa the lead in the 36th minute, before Leandro Trossard equalized for Arsenal in the 52nd minute.
GOAL!
SCENES AT VILLA PARK 🙌
Emi BuendÃa wins it for Aston Villa with the last kick of the match 😱#beINPL #AVLARS #AVFC pic.twitter.com/YTG6ld9hr7
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) December 6, 2025
Just when it seemed the match would end in a fair draw, Emi Buendia struck a dramatic late winner for Aston Villa in the 95th minute.
This defeat marks Arsenal’s second loss in the Premier League this season, following their 1-0 defeat at Anfield to Liverpool in the early rounds.
Arsenal remain top of the table with 33 points, but their lead over Aston Villa is now just three points. If Manchester City win this round, they will be just two points behind the Gunners, igniting an early title race.
