Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.

Unai Emery said Aston Villa are "not really" in the Premier League race and are instead locked in a battle for fourth.

Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, and Robbie Mustoe analyze an action-packed Saturday in Matchweek 18 where Aston Villa came back to beat Chelsea on the same day Arsenal and Manchester City both picked up three points.

Chelsea had Aston Villa right where they wanted them, that was until Unai Emery's adjustments and brilliance from Ollie Watkins led the visitors to a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Make no mistake,

Aston Villa climbed to second in the league, three points behind leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 win at Villa Park.

Aston Villa equalled a centuries-old club record as Unai Emery's side came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. A second-half double from Ollie Watkins cancelled out Joao Pedro's opener and inspired the Villans to an 11th consecutive victory in a remarkable feat which has left fans dreaming of big things this season.

Arsenal are handed an early suspension boost ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, who will be missing a key defender at the Emirates.

Chelsea have been dealt a double injury boost ahead of today’s daunting visit from Aston Villa, the Premier League’s in-form side. Unai Emery ’s side have won seven straight league matches and, sitting just three points behind Arsenal, are slowly turning themselves into genuine title contenders.