Arsenal get massive Premier League title boost after VAR cruelly denies Aston Villa

After Arsenal overcame Leeds United, despite the hostile atmosphere at Elland Road, Mikel Arteta's side have been given another huge boost in the Premier League

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes have been given a huge boost by Brentford's shock victory over Aston Villa.

Mikel Arteta's side did their job by cruising to an emphatic 4-0 away victory over Leeds United at Elland Road. Goals from Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus saw the Gunners overcome Daniel Farke's side.

However, the victory over the newly promoted side, one week after the home defeat to Manchester United, looks even more precious, as Unai Emery's side succumbed to a home defeat to ten-man Brentford. It meant Arsenal will end the weekend seven points ahead of the Midlanders, who have been threatening a stunning title challenge of their own throughout the campaign.

As the match ticked towards half time, Villa looked primed to secure an important victory at Villa Park. Brentford hitman Kevin Schade lashed out at Matty Cash with his studs and was given a straight red card in the 42nd minute.

But a matter of minutes later, Bees forward Dango Ouattara found the net on the stroke of half time to leave Villa Park nervous. Villa thought they has equalised in the second half when Tammy Abraham, who returned to the club after signing from Besiktas, scored from close range.

VAR intervened and disallowed the goal, stating the ball had gone out of play around 20 seconds before Abraham stuck the ball into the net. This would have left Emery and his Villa players furious, considering the amount of time which has passed between the incident and the goal.

But if anybody would have been celebrating this controversial moment, it's Arteta and his Arsenal stars. The home loss to United was a huge bump in the road, particularly with Villa and Manchester City both winning.

It will be a close to perfect weekend for Arsenal if fiercest rivals Tottenham Hotspur can secure a second victory of the season over Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side will move within four points of Arteta's team if they overcome Thomas Frank's side.