If this is to be the end of Arsenal's title challenge -- and given events in Brentford earlier Saturday, it feels like it might be -- then it could scarcely be more appropriate. This was the full smorgasbord of the reasons why the Premier League trophy will be on Merseyside come May 24 rather than north London.

Reaction to Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa as Paul Merson believes the result will have a major say in the Premier League title battle against Liverpool

Arsenal pushed for a winner after that and Mikel Merino had a late goal ruled out as VAR ruled his shot struck Havertz’s arm. Merino also hit the post in the dying moments and Arsenal were left gutted at the final whistle as they dropped crucial points in the title race.

Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position,

Liverpool secured a huge victory in the Premier League title race thanks to Darwin Nunez. Later in the day, Arsenal was pegged back by Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw.