New Delhi: Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead and dropped two crucial points in the Premier League title race with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners appeared poised to claim all three points until a spirited Villa comeback, led by Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins, ensured a share of the spoils. Liverpool won their game late which made it important for the Gunners to match their result but failure to do so has costed them once again this season.

The hosts started brightly, with Gabriel Martinelli breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute. The Brazilian capitalized on poor defending by Villa left-back Ian Maatsen, bundling home Leandro Trossard’s inviting cross. Arsenal dominated possession and looked in control, keeping Villa pinned back for large portions of the first half. The Gunners went in at the break with a slender lead........

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