Arsenal got their top-four pursuit back on track with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Bukayo Saka netted from the edge of the box in the first-half as the Gunners moved four points clear of Manchester United in fifth.
Mikel Arteta’s side dominated a scrappy encounter, but still required a bit of luck to edge out their stubborn hosts.
Saka’s effort from 20 yards went through a crowd of Villa players and despite being unsighted, leaving goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez helpless.
A controversial challenge from Tyrone Mings in the first-half sparked a feisty game, with Saka on the end of numerous big challenges.
The Gunners withstood late pressure to move onto 54 points – four clear of Manchester United in fifth place with a game still in hand over their Champions League rivals heading into the international break.
