Arsenal twice led at Aston Villa, but Mikel Arteta’s side had the strength to fight back and strike in extra time. The Gunners won 4-2 and returned to the top of the Premier League.

Aston Villa – Arsenal 2-4 in the Premier League

Watkins opened the scoring against Unai Emery’s team (5′), and Saka quickly restored parity (he scored in the 16th minute).

In the cabins, the hosts took the lead, Coutinho’s success (from the 31st minute) established the score of the first half.

Arsenal started the second half strongly and in the 61st minute the visitors’ attacking momentum paid off when Zinchenko equalized with a shot into the short corner from the edge of the box.

In the 93rd minute, a powerful shot by Jorginho hit the crossbar, and from there it went to goalkeeper Martinez (unlucky for the Argentine) and into the net.

Finally, with the hosts attacking even with the goalkeeper, Arsenal scored again through Martinelli in the 98th minute.

It ended 4-2 to Arsenal after a spectacular performance at Villa Park.

Premier League standings

1 Arsenal 54 points / 23 games

2 Manchester City 51 / 23

3 Manchester United 46 / 23

4 Newcastle 41 / 22

5 Tottenham 39 / 23 etc.