London, Dec. 31 -- Arsenal moved five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a devastating second-half performance that saw them dismantle Aston Villa 4-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, as per the Premier League website.

The visitors looked well placed to challenge for a club-record 12th consecutive win in all competitions after a promising first half, but Mikel Arteta's side emerged from the interval transformed, scoring four goals before a late consolation from Ollie Watkins.

Villa threatened early, with Watkins sweeping a chance wide after Arsenal surrendered possession, while Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa caused problems on the counter. Arsenal, meanwhile, went close through Viktor Gyokeres, wh...