Tide turning as Arsenal revival gathers steam 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang jumps for joy after scoring Arsenal’s second goal.

Arsenal’s season, and their luck, is turning after an exciting performance in a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa was enhanced by a penalty awarded when everyone inside the Emirates Stadium thought the half-time whistle had already gone.

Goals from Thomas Partey, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Emile Smith-Rowe gave Mikel Arteta’s side the points on a night when his vision for the future started to really take shape following a difficult opening to the new campaign. It may well prove to be a major turning point for the Gunners, but the game will probably be remembered in the short term for another VAR drama.