Solid again, made a great save to deny McGinn, felt cruel that he let one and didn't get a clean sheet but at least he didn't let in 4 like the twat up the other end
Probably should have scored in the second half but fired over, dealt well with their left hand side threat
Will probably think he could have done better for their goal, but at that point it didn't matter – made one crucial intervention and I think although the flag went up, that was a tight offside if VAR had to look at it
Great to see him back, and a set-piece goal to crack the game open – no better man for that

Made a good chance for Gyokeres early on, no player made more clearances

2 key passes, 2 interceptions, 3 shots and 1 very, very lovely goal

No Arsenal player made more tackles, he made 3 key passes, but he was perhaps lucky to avoid a second yellow card in the second half

5 shots, 3 key passes, 1 beautifully weighted assist and another performance which demonstrated he's finding some form again

Quiet tonight, Villa really worked hard to stifle him and they did it very well

Another goal, a fine strike too, but 3 key passes, the assist for Jesus' goal, and caused Villa problems on his side after they chose to focus on our right

I think he should score that early chance, good movement saw him head wide later in the first half, but again another game where he just feels on a different wavelength from those around him

Not on long enough to rate but came on for Merino and slotted in well

Not on long enough to rate but immediately involved, scored a superb goal - ˙his first after such a long struggle with injury
Not on long enough to rate

Not on long enough to rate
10/10 - Going into 2026 top of the table, and the opening goal came from an Emi Martinez clanger. You love to see it. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!