Glimmer of encouragement for Villa as Jordan Ayew goes on a mazy run which ends in a blocked shot from the edge of the area.

A Villa pass goes astray and the first signs of frustration from the Holte End can be heard. There's tension in the air.

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Ross, Kent: Well that's that then! Back to my lunch! Try again next week Villa!

Ade: When are players going to realise that by raising their arms innocently In the air after a tackle, they're basically telling the ref they've just fouled someone?  

Belete Eshetea: It's clearly a penalty and the ref took his time to consult with himself.

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Remi Garde is a pretty snappy dresser. Unfortunately his team is playing with little style. Villa look ever so fragile. A fee-kick is whipped into the home area and Olivier Giroud gets a flick which is just about cleared.

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The Gunners aren't even out of third gear, yet they are comfortably in control of this game. Lots of running, even desire, from Villa but they aren't causing any problems.

His hat-trick sent Arsenal into the knockout stages of the Champions League. Has Olivier Giroud''s penalty sent Arsenal top of the Premier League table? As it stands, they are one point clear of Manchester City at the summit. 

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Jon Evans: The ref didn't give that penalty, nor the linesman. So where has the decision come from?

Dr Spits: Nailed on penalty and should be given every time. This is not rugby.

Charles Meyrick: 50 goals for a striker that I love. His off the ball play is always superb, though he didn't need it for the goal here!

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Bottom of the table and right out of luck...these are not good times for Villa. They have been rocked by that early decision and Arsenal are beginning to impose themselves.

Pre kick-off it was all smiles for these two, I wonder now what they are thinking. 

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Martin Keown
Former Arsenal & Aston Villa defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"This is just an early Christmas gift for Arsenal. It was never a penalty, it's very harsh on Alan Hutton.

"Aston Villa had started so well too, with the fans right behind them. Everything is going wrong for them at the moment."

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Huge controversy. Theo Walcott goes down under a challenge by ex-Spurs man Alan Hutton. Walcott appeals for a penalty and there's a long delay before the referee finally points to the spot.

Arsenal are in their changed strip. It's been a sluggish stat by Arsene Wenger's side. Tired after their efforts in Athens? First chance of the game falls to Scott Sinclair and it's straight at Petr Cech.

Lots of early possession for Villa but they lose it whenever they venture anywhere near the Gunners box.Scrappy start by both teams and the game has yet to settle.

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Decent noise inside Villa Park despite the club's position. Arsene Wenger walks over to the Villa bench and shakes Remi Garde's hand, flashes a smile and there's a pat on the back. We're under way.

Santa hats in abundance among Arsenal's travelling fans. Villa's support aren't feeling so festive. Here come the teams...

We're nearly ready to go in our first game of the day. Aston Villa have no wins in 14 league games. Arsenal have won a league high 72 points in 2015. Only one winner isn't there?

After Bournemouth's win over Manchester United, we want to know what was the most euphoric football has left you feeling? It can be any match, any level, or even a particular signing.  

Rob Sayer, Farnham, Surrey: Three times Man City have bought tears of euphoria from the brink of despair. Dickov's Wembley wonder strike, Agueroooooooooo of course but the one that stands out is The Miracle of White Hart Lane, losing 3-0 and down to 10 men at half time (Joey Barton sent off for dissent) then win 4-3 thanks to legendary cult hero Arni Arason and his brilliant double save from Ziege and Poyet. Still no statue for Arni at the Etihad though...

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