Paul Merson is adamant Arsenal have blown their chances of winning the Premier League after suffering a 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa.
The former Gunners midfielder lamented the efforts of Ben White and Kai Havertz after watching his old side go down to goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins.
Defeat left Arsenal two points behind Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side's title aspirations had earlier been given a boost by Liverpool's defeat to Crystal Palace.