- Arsenal concedes two-goal lead, drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.
- Late Kai Havertz goal disallowed for handball, costing Arsenal crucial points.
- Villa’s comeback led by Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins keeps their European hopes alive.
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes took a hit as they squandered a two-goal lead at home to Aston Villa, with a late goal controversially disallowed in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Kai Havertz thought he had scored the winner in the 89th minute, but replays showed he handled Mikel Merino’s shot, leading to the goal being overturned.
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The Gunners appeared in control after Gabriel Martinelli capitalized on sloppy defending by Villa’s Ian Maatsen to convert Leandro Trossard’s cross for the opener.
Trossard provided another assist early in the second half, setting up Havertz for his 13th goal of the season.
However, Villa mounted an impressive comeback. Youri Tielemans reduced the deficit with a header from Matty Cash’s cross in the 60th minute, and Ollie Watkins equalized just eight minutes later with a well-taken volley.
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The draw leaves Arsenal six points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, having played one more game than Jürgen Klopp’s side.
Aston Villa climb to seventh, just two points behind fourth-placed Newcastle in the battle for Champions League qualification.
