Liverpool hold Arsenal to a goalless stalemate at the Emirates, with the Premier League title race still alive after Mikel Arteta's men drop points.

Arsenal ensured they will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win, yesterday.

Arsenal were once again wasteful with their scoring chances but managed to eek out a 2-1 victory over Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, to send themselves back to the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal ’s healthy lead in the Premier League title race has been suddenly cut down to just two points after a disastrous day. The Gunners could have gone - temporarily - eight clear with a victory over in-form Aston Villa in a high-profile third vs first lunchtime clash to kick off the top-flight weekend,

Declan Rice was absent from Arsenal’s victory against Aston Villa yesterday, a match that once again raised discussion about the team’s perceived reliance on one individual. The Gunners have been among the strongest sides in the league this season, yet many observers regard Rice as the driving force behind their consistency and control in midfield.

An emphatic defeat of a title rival answered many of the questions that had been bubbling up around Mikel Arteta's side

Declan Rice was absent from Arsenal’s victory against Aston Villa yesterday, a match that once again raised discussion about the team’s perceived reliance on one individual.

Arsenal moved back to six points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw against Liverpool but were left frustrated in a game of few chances