All the latest reaction in the Premier League title race as Manchester City's draw with Chelsea gives Arsenal a six point advantage.

But that wasn't all that Arsenal would need to dig out the win. Declan Rice's return from a knee injury went a long way as the English midfielder produced a brace. It was a lovely first-time finish from outside the box to put Arsenal ahead for good in the 54th minute of play,

Manchester City dropped points for the second game running by conceding a 94th-minute equaliser at home to Chelsea, having missed a series of opportunities to put that match to bed.

Arsenal ensures it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win.

Arsenal eased past Premier League title rivals Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium today. Gabriel bundled in from a corner then Martin Zubimendi poked it into the bottom-right corner. Leandro Trossard lashed in from the edge of the box before Gabriel Jesus curled it home coolly.

Premier League-leading Arsenal made quite a statement in the title race with a dominant 4-1 win over third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in London, snapping the visitors’ 11-match winning streak.