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Arsenal go 5pts clear on EPL table after thrashing Aston Villa

Arsenal thrash Ipswich

Arsenal has created a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings with a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday night.

The Gunners had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Unai Emery’s side in the reverse encounter three weeks prior, and they were looking for revenge.

However, there were no goals in the first half, with Mikel Arteta’s men missing accuracy in the final.

The second half was much better, as Arsenal raced into a four-goal lead, with goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus.

There was still time for Ollie Watkins to pull one back, as Villa’s 11-game winning run came to an end.

The result moves Arsenal to 45 points after 19 games, while Villa remains third with 39.