Twitter Reacts as Arsenal Beat Aston Villa to Go Top of the Premier League

Arsenal went into Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on a high after securing Champions League progress in midweek.

Villa, however, were in a rut, bottom of the table with just six points and facing a huge battle to stay in the division.

In the studio, Sky Sports welcomed David Moyes, and it didn't take the former Everton and Manchester United manager long to deliver some interesting insight:

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Did I hear that right? Jury is still out on Ozil, according to Moyes?

— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) December 13, 2015"

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Moyes on Ozil: "Think the jury's out on him a bit" Moyes on Fellaini: "Technically very good. Professional, hard-working. Great attitude"

— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) December 13, 2015"

Into the action at Villa Park, and it didn't take long for Arsenal to take the lead, Olivier Giroud tucking away an eighth-minute penalty after Theo Walcott was brought down by Alan Hutton:

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Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal (Giroud) Olivier Giroud’s last three games: ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/SkZHCPbEDX

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 13, 2015"

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Giroud you beast. pic.twitter.com/5rhqEcF4oG

— Sean Swaby (@seanswaby) December 13, 2015"

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It's a landmark goal for @_OlivierGiroud_ #AVLARS pic.twitter.com/ubHbmBOeFF

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 13, 2015"

Though the penalty award caused some trouble for co-commentator Niall Quinn:

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Worth remembering watching those replays that Quinn initially went with "free kick given for back pass"

— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) December 13, 2015"

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Niall Quinn: Completely unfit for purpose.

— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) December 13, 2015"

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Cheers Niall, keep us updated mate

— Adam Hurrey (@FootballCliches) December 13, 2015"

Thirty minutes later, Arsenal doubled their lead, Mesut Ozil (who else) squaring for Aaron Ramsey to finish into an open net:

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Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal. #Rambo pic.twitter.com/VJqUF6KC2I

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 13, 2015"

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Terrific from Arsenal. A rare assist from özil.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 13, 2015"

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'The jury's out on Ozil' - David 'can't hold down a job' Moyes an hour ago. Well the verdict's in: GENIUS. #afc

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 13, 2015"

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When David Moyes says the jury’s still out on 13-assist Mesut Özil. pic.twitter.com/dFivk3xTRq

— Sean Swaby (@seanswaby) December 13, 2015"

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At it again. pic.twitter.com/kLo7SrVMMi

— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) December 13, 2015"

Things weren't looking good for Aston Villa:

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Love that box-to-box play from Ramsey. Nice goal for Arsenal, but Villa really poor.

— Michael Cummings (@MiguelCominguez) December 13, 2015"

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“You’re going down with the Chelsea” sing #afc fans to #avfc

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) December 13, 2015"

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If Alan Hutton were a racehorse they'd be serving him in the pies at Villa Park right now

— JJ Bull (@jj_bull) December 13, 2015"

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Villa have all the hallmarks of a doomed side. No player putting their foot on the ball, individual mistakes, Alan Hutton playing.

— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) December 13, 2015"

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There have been some great escapes over the years, but can't see this poor villa side avoiding relegation...it's been coming for years too

— Simon Johnson (@sjstandardsport) December 13, 2015"

The home side rallied in the second half to no avail. Ozil left the field shortly before full-time with the Gunners well in control:

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Ozil heads down the tunnel after being substituted. A Villa fan gives him an earful of abuse. Ozil looks at him and blows a kiss.

— James Olley (@JamesOlley) December 13, 2015"

Arsenal closed out the game with ease to go top of the Premier League, as goalkeeper Petr Cech claimed an impressive record:

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Two weeks ago: club in crisis. Today: top of the Premier League table. #TypicalArsenal pic.twitter.com/57fFtqxeYz

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 13, 2015"

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169 - Petr Cech has now equalled David James' record for the most keeper clean sheets in Premier League history. Dazzling.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 13, 2015"

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