London, Dec. 6 -- A match-winning strike from Emiliano Buendia blew the Premier League title race open as Aston Villa downed table-toppers Arsenal to cut down the deficit to just three points and move to second following a 2-1 win at Villa Park on Saturday.

The substitute Buendia secured the win with the final kick of a thrilling contest to down the Mikel Arteta-managed side and move above Manchester City in the points table, with nine wins, three losses and draws each and 30 points after a stunning run of nine wins in 10 matches. Arsenal are at 33 points, having faced their second loss, having won 10 and drawn three.

Matty Cash gave Villa a lead in the first half with a fine strike in the 36th minute, taking the half-time score in his ...