Arsenal dropped crucial points in the Premier League title race after surrendering a two-goal lead to Aston Villa in a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Emirates.
Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz gave the hosts a commanding position, but Villa staged a remarkable comeback with Youri Tielemans’ header and Ollie Watkins’ volley leveling the score within eight minutes.
Arsenal thought they had snatched a late winner when Mikel Merino’s shot deflected in off Havertz, but VAR ruled it out for handball.
The result leaves Arsenal six points behind leaders Liverpool, who earlier secured a late win at Brentford, and raises concerns over the Gunners’ defensive depth following an injury to William Saliba
