Premier League: Arsenal strengthen their position at 4th spot after a win over Aston Villa

Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League after facing a defeat from Liverpool in the midweek fixture.

The Gunners made easy work on Sunday as they defeated lowly Aston Villa 1-0 and strengthen their position on the points table.

Arsenal dominated the opening period of the game and kept Villa's defence in check. The Gunners finally took the lead in the 30th minute, when Bukayo Saka fired one home to give his team a 1-0 lead.

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After a lacklustre first half, Aston Villa tried to stage a comeback in the second but failed to score the equaliser. Meanwhile, Arsenal remained content with a 1-0 lead thus earning a crucial 3 points.

Arsenal's position on Premier League points table

After the win, fourth-placed Arsenal are four points clear of Manchester United with 54 points in 28 games as the race for next season's UEFA Champions League qualification heats up.