There have been so many compelling storylines to entertain the world so far this season as we reach the Premier League's halfway point. Liverpool's inexplicable collapse after winning the title and splurging over £400 million in the summer.

Arsenal's win over Brighton was once again following the same script from their last few weeks. It wasn't the most fun watch of all time. It wasn't the best wat

Arsenal come into this game on the back of a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which saw them retain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Villa, meanwhile, needed a brace from substitute Ollie Watkins, to notch up a comeback 2-1 win away to Chelsea, thus extending their winning run to 11 games.

Premier League result, player ratings and report after Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa. Aston Villa’s remarkable 11-game winning streak came to an abrupt end as Premier League leaders Arsenal proved their title pedigree,