Premier League: Arsenal's Loss to Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium Poses Challenge in Championship Race.

Manchester City has taken the lead in the race for the Premier League title. Liverpool stumbled with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace, while Arsenal faced a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa.

Late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins secured a thrilling victory for Villa, moving them back up to fourth place in the UEFA Champions League qualification battle, ahead of Tottenham. With these results, Manchester City now holds the advantage in the Premier League title race.

After Liverpool's loss to Crystal Palace, Arsenal also suffered a setback against Aston Villa, who managed to secure a 2-0 victory with goals from Bailey and Watkins.

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This defeat dashed Arsenal's hopes of winning the title and allowed Manchester City to take a two-point lead at the top of the table.

Arsenal dominated the first half but failed to convert their chances, while Villa's performance improved significantly in the second half.

Watkins and Tielemans both came close to scoring goals, with Watkins hitting the post and Tielemans' strike hitting the bar and post.

Despite some impressive play from Arsenal, including Odegaard's standout performance, Villa's solid defense prevented them from finding the back of the net.

In the second half, Villa took control of the game, leaving the home crowd anxious as they pushed for a win. It was clear that a draw would not be enough for Arsenal, and their situation only worsened as the game progressed at the Emirates Stadium.

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