Mikel Merino's late strike was ruled out after the ball struck Kai Havertz's arm with the Premier league offering a statement that led to the goal being disallowed.

Former Manchester United defender-turned-pundit Gary Neville ’s comments of him likening Arsenal’s Kai Havertz to former Liverpool magician Roberto Firmino have resurfaced after the Gunners exited the FA Cup in the third round.

Dietmar Hamann ‘cannot see’ Arsenal winning major trophies without a new striker and says the Gunners would be ‘transformed’ with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez in the side. Arsenal have suffered back-to-back defeats ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against north London rivals Tottenham on Wednesday night.

Arsenal lost further ground on Liverpool in the title race, letting a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa. There were more injuries for Mikel Arteta to deal with before the game when William Saliba was ruled out with a muscular injury. Jurrien Timber covered at centre-back for the first time, with Thomas Partey moving to right-back.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged the Gunners hierarchy to back Mikel Arteta in the January transfer window after their 2-2 draw against.

Declan Rice has sent a message to Arsenal supporters after their latest Premier League result agaist Aston Villa.

SPORT will bring you all the latest transfer football news and major talking points from the Premier League and beyond. Darwin Nunez was the hero for Liverpool as he came off the bench to

The result leaves the Gunners six points adrift of top spot, although the deficit appeared to have been slashed when Merino's strike deflected in at the death.

Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz fired the Gunners in front but Villa fought back through goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins in eight second-half minutes

A LONE and miserable Arsenal fan had to be escorted out of the Emirates stadium – leaving the Sky Sports studio cracking up. The Gunners lost ground on their title charge after blowing a 2-0