Arteta targets EPL title after 4 1 win over Villa
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team “know what we want” after a ruthless 4 1 home victory over Aston Villa strengthened their Premier League title push. The Gunners ended 2025 five points clear of second placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand, while Villa sit six points behind the leaders. Arsenal took control in the second half at the Emirates after a costly error from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, whose failure to deal with a corner allowed Gabriel Magalhaes to bundle in the opener. Martin Zubimendi quickly added a second before Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus finished clinically to complete the emphatic win. Ollie Watkins scored a late consolation for Villa after they failed to turn first half dominance into goals. Arteta said the performance showed Arsenal have the quality and mentality to win their first league […]
