Arsenal's Premier League Title Hopes Hit As Villans Raid Emirates - In Pics

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa severely dented Arsenal’s Premier League title bid as two late goals gave them a deserved 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.In yet another twist in the run-in, the Gunners were well beaten as Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins struck within three minutes of one another to stun the home fans.

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Updated on: 15 April 2024 12:30 pm

EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates with team mates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's William Saliba, center, Aston Villa's Alex Moreno, left, and Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko, background, and Aston Villa's Leon Bailey challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Aston Villa's Diego Carlos trie an overhead kick during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, left, and Aston Villa's John McGinn challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Aston Villa's Leon Bailey, foreground, and Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, bottom, and Arsenal's Leandro Trossard (19) react besides Aston Villa's Pau Torres, left, Aston Villa's Diego Carlos, background, and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.

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EPL: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Aston Villa's Lucas Digne, from left, Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, Aston Villa's Lucas Digne, Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins go for header during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London.