Leandro Trossard finding form but Thomas Partey sloppiness costly - Gunners were two-goals up in second-half but could not see out victory

Arsenal were left cursing a lost lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa on Saturday. Things had looked so good for the Gunners who led 2-0 after 55 minutes thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz. But two goals in 10 minutes rescued a point for Villa, in a big blow for Arsenal’s title hopes.

Arsenal are still interested in signing Benjamin Sesko this summer despite their current push to sign Ollie Watkins.

Arsenal have just let a two-goal lead slip in their 2-2 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Liverpool’s late win against Brentford piled the pressure on the Gunners ahead of kick-off, Mikel Arteta’s side however would not be fazed and started the game in impressive fashion.

Arsenal's hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool were handed an emphatic blow on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. The Gunners were two goals ahead thanks to strikes from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz,

Mikel Arteta's side trail leaders Liverpool by four points heading into Saturday's action, when Arne Slot's men visit Brentford before Arsenal host Aston Villa later on

Martin Odegaard reacted to a message that his Arsenal teammate Leandro Trossard posted after his achievement as they beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-0.

Arsenal dropped points in the title race after a painful draw seeing a two-goal lead slip at the end. Arsenal took the lead in the first half through Gabriel Martinelli. Leandro Trossard was found by Mikel Merino before final third before a reverse cross that the Brazilian’s touch just managed to beat Emi Martinez to the delight of supporters.

LONDON — The Arsenal vs Aston Villa player ratings were a lot of fun to dish out after a pulsating clash on Saturday. Arsenal were 2-0 up and cruising but Aston Villa came flying back and grabbed an unlikely point to dent the Gunners’ title push. Below are the Arsenal vs Aston Villa player ratings out of 10, with analysis on each player.

Arsenal look to make it two home wins in a row when Aston Villa and former manager, Unai Emery, come to town.

Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz had Arsenal cruising but Aston Villa launched an amazing comeback and the Gunners were denied a late winner after VAR intervention,

Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position, but they were pegged back.