Emery defends failure to shake hands with Arteta after Villa loss to Arsenal
Tuesday's result in north London left the Gunners five points clear of second-placed Manchester City and six ahead of third-placed Villa as they dealt a blow to the Birmingham club's hopes of a first English title since 1981.
Second-half goals from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus did the damage for Arsenal at the Emirates before Villa's Ollie Watkins pulled one back in injury time.
It was an emphatic end to Villa's club record-equalling 11-match winning streak.
At the final whistle...