The EPL is full of surprises. Just a couple of seasons ago, Aston Villa fans would be happy if their club finished 10th position. 16 matches into the season, who would have thought that Aston Villa would be considered title contenders. For the Arsenal vs Aston Villa match, I could see it was already over when Aston Villa scored a goal. I noticed Aston Villa have never lost any game from a winning position, if they are a goal up they will defend with everything they have got.
Every team in the premier league goes through a period time where you lose players to injuries. Aston Villa do not have the squad depth for when this happens.
Steven Gerrard who was in charge frustrated the club and the players, the management the right by showing him the exit. They struggled that season. Having experienced how tough the Premier League Competition have been during his time with Arsenal failing here with Villa would be difficult so far as he is doing the right thing. The struggles with Arsenal defenders and attackers continued that day. Same way they couldn't get good defending against Luton Town. Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli didn't do so well. Bukalo Saka included all flopped.
The points between the first four clubs are not so much, it's competitive and interesting. It shows that the Premier League Competition is still open for four clubs. Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City all together.