LONDON, Dec 5 : Aston Villa fully ignited the Premier League title race with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal that allowed Manchester City to close the gap to two points on Saturday.

Substitute Emiliano Buendia struck the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time with virtually the last kick of a sizzling Villa Park duel to leave the resurgent Midlands club just three points behind Arsenal who slipped to their first defeat in 19 games in all competitions.

City then enjoyed a routine 3-0 home win against Sunderland with a stunning long-range goal by Ruben Dias paving the way for three points against the season's surprise package.

Fourth-placed Chelsea could only draw 0-0 at Bournemouth, while Everton are up to fifth as they beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 at home. Tottenham Hots

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