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Arsenal's Premier League title aspirations suffer a severe setback as Unai Emery's Aston Villa stun the Emirates with a 2-0 victory. Despite a chance to reclaim the league summit, Arsenal falter against a resolute Villa side.

Leon Bailey's 84th-minute strike breaks the deadlock, followed by Ollie Watkins' brilliant goal, sealing Villa's triumph. The defeat not only boosts Manchester City's title hopes but also underscores Arsenal's vulnerability under pressure.

Arsenal's next challenge sees them travel to Bayern Munich for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, April 17th, followed by a Premier League fixture against Wolves on Saturday, April 20th.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa heads to Lille for the second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final on Thursday, April 18th, before returning to Premier League action at home against Bournemouth on Sunday, April 21st.