Arsenal sent a resounding statement in the English Premier League title race with a commanding 4-1 demolition of Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, December 30 night.

Mikel Arteta’s side were relentless, and Villa had no answers. Gabriel Magalhães nodded home from a Bukayo Saka corner shortly after halftime to break the deadlock, before Martin Zubimendi doubled the lead with a composed finish from Martin Ødegaard’s defense-splitting pass.

Leandro Trossard added a third with a sublime curler, and substitute Gabriel Jesus made it four with his very first touch. Ollie Watkins grabbed a birthday consolation for Villa, but by then the damage was done.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United dominated possession but struggled to unlock a well-drilled Wolves defense that sat deep and soaked up pressure with discipline. The visitors struck on the counter to level the score, silencing the home crowd and earning a deserved point despite a late United surge.

Elsewhere, Newcastle continued their strong form with a convincing 3-1 win at Burnley, while Chelsea and Bournemouth entertained in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Everton’s festive momentum rolled on with a 2-0 victory at Nottingham Forest, and West Ham and Brighton shared the spoils in a penalty-filled 2-2 encounter.

Arsenal’s ruthless display keeps them firmly in the hunt, while United’s frustrations mount. Wolves will take plenty of confidence from a hard-earned away point while all eyes are on Man City tonight against Sunderland.