Villa, however, scored twice in the space of eight second-half minutes as Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins found the net. The draw means Arsenal are now six points off Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand as well.

Arsenal dropped points in the title race after a painful draw seeing a two-goal lead slip at the end. Arsenal took the lead in the first half through Gabriel Martinelli. Leandro Trossard was found by Mikel Merino before final third before a reverse cross that the Brazilian’s touch just managed to beat Emi Martinez to the delight of supporters.

Aston Villa came from two goals down to earn a magnificent 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. After Leandro Trossard had set up Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz to give the hosts a deserved cushion in the Premier League side,