By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Aston Villa produced a superb performance to stun Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
The defeat dealt a huge blow to Arsenal’s title hopes.
The Gunners would have returned to the top of the Premier League with victory but missed the opportunity especially after a tepid second half performance.
Mikel Arteta’s side fell behind in the 84th minute through Leon Bailey’s far-post finish.
Ollie Watkins scored the second almost immediately to end any chance of a comeback from the hosts.
Arsenal remain in second position behind Manchester City on the table, PROMPT NEWS reports.
The result strengthened Villa’s grip on fourth place.
