Arteta's Arsenal frustration mounts as Villa pinch all three points

Cedric error allows Watkins pinch early winner as Dean Smith's side holds firm

STEADY HANDS: Arsenal's Martin Odegaard (left) and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez battle for the ball during Villa's 1-0 on Saturday. Picture: Catherine Ivill

Premier League: Aston Villa 1 (Watkins 2) Arsenal 0.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta preferred to criticise his team’s finishing rather the match officials after his side suffered their second defeat in a week.