Arsenal were left frustrated at the Emirates as they were denied a late winner against Aston Villa, who fought back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw.
Despite leading 2-0 after goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz, Villa’s quick response through Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins brought them level.
In the final minutes, a shot from Mikel Merino appeared to have given Arsenal the winner, but VAR ruled it out for a handball off Kai Havertz.
The match saw further drama as Merino’s subsequent strike hit the post, and Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez denied Leandro Trossard’s rebound attempt. The draw leaves Arsenal six points behind Liverpool in the title race, with a game in hand.
