Mikel Arteta mocks referee in Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal | OneFootball

Arsenal picked up a much-needed victory as they beat Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

The Gunners had not won in three Premier League matches going into the game at Villa Park.

Arsenal's poor run of form had seen Man City catch up to them at the top of the table.

Arsenal desperately needed a win and they got it as they beat Villa 4-2.

The game looked as if it would end in a draw with the score 2-2 going into stoppage-time.

But goals from Emiliano Martinez (own-goal) and Gabriel Martinelli saw Arsenal secure a dramatic victory.

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Mikel Arteta mocks referee in Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is often extremely animated on the sidelines.

And he was even more animated than usual with his side struggling for much of the game.

Arteta was not impressed with the officiating and appeared to mock referee, Simon Hooper, towards the end of the match.

Arsenal were given a free-kick but were prevented from taking it quickly as the ball was rolling.

Hooper made a gesture with his hands to explain his decision.

The camera then panned to Arteta, who did not take it well.

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Arsenal go back to the top of the Premier League

Arsenal's victory against Villa was their first in four matches in all competitions.

They have returned to the top of the Premier League table, although City could go level with them if they beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal's next match comes against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on February 25.