Arsenal’s title ambitions take a hit as they squander a two-goal lead against Aston Villa, leaving them six points behind Liverpool
London: Arsenal faced a tough setback in their title chase after a frustrating draw against Aston Villa. They had a solid two-goal lead, thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz, but it all fell apart.
Villa struck back quickly, with Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins scoring in just eight minutes. Arsenal pushed hard for a winner, but a late goal was ruled out by VAR, leaving them feeling pretty deflated.
This draw stings, especially since they were in control for much of the game. It’s a reminder of last season when dropped points against Villa cost them the title. Now, with Liverpool six points ahead and a game in hand, the pressure is on.
Injuries have really hit Arsenal hard this season, forcing manager Mikel Arteta to shuffle his defense yet again. With William Saliba out, they fielded their 11th different back-four this season, which is quite a lot for just 22 games.
Despite the defensive woes, there were some bright spots. Martinelli and Leandro Trossard stepped up, especially with Bukayo Saka missing. They showed what they can do when they’re on form, combining well for the opening goal.
It’s a tough pill to swallow for Arsenal fans, but there’s still time to turn things around. They just need to tighten up at the back and keep pushing forward.
