Leandro Trossard finding form but Thomas Partey sloppiness costly - Gunners were two-goals up in second-half but could not see out victory

Leandro Trossard believes Arsenal will need to replicate their excellent end to last season if they are to stand a chance of winning the Premier League.

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.

Arsenal's hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool were handed an emphatic blow on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. The Gunners were two goals ahead thanks to strikes from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz,

Arsenal have just let a two-goal lead slip in their 2-2 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Liverpool’s late win against Brentford piled the pressure on the Gunners ahead of kick-off, Mikel Arteta’s side however would not be fazed and started the game in impressive fashion.

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a huge blow as Aston Villa recovered from a two-goal deficit to salvage a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium - a fifth unbeaten game in seven meetings for Unai Emery against his former side (W3,

Mikel Arteta's side trail leaders Liverpool by four points heading into Saturday's action, when Arne Slot's men visit Brentford before Arsenal host Aston Villa later on

LONDON — The Arsenal vs Aston Villa player ratings were a lot of fun to dish out after a pulsating clash on Saturday. Arsenal were 2-0 up and cruising but Aston Villa came flying back and grabbed an unlikely point to dent the Gunners’ title push. Below are the Arsenal vs Aston Villa player ratings out of 10, with analysis on each player.

Arsenal lost further ground on Liverpool in the title race, letting a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa. There were more injuries for Mikel Arteta to deal with before the game when William Saliba was ruled out with a muscular injury. Jurrien Timber covered at centre-back for the first time, with Thomas Partey moving to right-back.

Arsenal look to make it two home wins in a row when Aston Villa and former manager, Unai Emery, come to town.

The Gunners have seen their strongest line-up significantly depleted by an injury crisis that has so far wiped out the likes of Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, Takehri Tomiyasu – all of which are set to be out for some time.

Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position, but they were pegged back.