Arsenal thrash Aston Villa 4-1 to end 2025 top of Premier League
Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 to secure the top spot in the Premier League as 2025 ends. Goals from Gabriel, Zubimendi, Trossard, and Jesus sealed the win.
Arsenal's 21-year title drought could finally reach its end. The Gunners delivered a clinical 4-1 victory against Aston Villa on Tuesday night, ensuring they'll ring in the New Year as Premier League leaders. In a dominant second-half display, Mikel Arteta’s side moved 5 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa 4-1 win 2025: A Second-Half Masterclass
After a tense first half, the floodgates opened after the break. Defender Gabriel Magalhães broke the deadlock with a header, followed quickly by a strike from Martín Zubimendi in the 52nd minute. Leandro Trossard added a third with a beautiful curler, and substitute Gabriel Jesus scored just one minute after coming off the bench to secure the statement win.
Overcoming the Odds Without Rice
The win was particularly impressive as Arsenal were missing talismanic midfielder Declan Rice due to a knee injury. They also faced a Villa side that arrived in London on the back of an 11-game winning streak. Arteta’s tactical flexibility and the team's relentless pressing in the second half dismantled one of the league's most inform teams.
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