London, Dec. 31 -- Arsenal struck twice at the start of the second half to kickstart a vital and convincing 4-1 home win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night, extending its lead at the top of the Premier League five points clear of Manchester City.
After a tactical first half, the match sprang to life in the 48th minute when Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez spilled Bukayo Saka's corner, the ball bouncing in off Gabriel Magalhaes.
Four minutes later, Martin Odegaard slipped a pass through for Martin Zubimendi to double Arsenal's advantage, and Leandro Trossard drilled in a third in the 69th minute after an error from Lucas Digne.
Gabriel Jesus confirmed his return to full fitness with a fourth goal to end Aston Villa's run of 11 cons...