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Mesut Ozil's incredible assist and goal helped Arsenal to a comprehensive 5-0 win over poor Aston Villa at the Emirates this Sunday.
The Gunners were missing top scorer Alexis Sanchez, who has registered more goals (12) than all Villa players put together, due to a hamstring injury but had the German international in fine fettle today.
Olivier Giroud scored first on eight minutes after picking up a fantastic back-heeled pass by Ozil.
Arsene Wenger’s men were not done, however, as the 26-year-old doubled the lead on 56 minutes before Theo Walcott fired a third seven minutes later.
Santi Cazorla made it four when Arsenal were handed a penalty after Chuba Akpom was tripped down by Brad Guzan.
The American failed to keep out the Spaniard's spot-kick for goal No 4.
Hector Bellerin made things worse for Paul Lambert’s team as he scored the fifth and final goal in the closing minutes with a delightfully placed shot from outside the box.
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Show all 22 1 /22Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings David Ospina Had very little to do but responded well when called upon. Will continue to keep Wojciech Szczesny out of the side in this form. 7
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Hector Bellerin A menace going forward and solid at the back. Rose to every challenge put in front of him and scored a glorious late goal. Looks a real talent. 8
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Per Mertesacker Dealt with the threat of Christian Benteke with the consummate ease you would expect from a World Cup- winning centre back. 7
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Laurent Koscielny Continued to excel in the heart of the hosts' defence, you don't envisage that it will be Koscielny who loses his place to new signing Gabriel. 7
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Nacho Monreal An efficient, if unremarkable, outing from the wing-back. Wasn't afraid to gallop forward when necessary. 6
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Aaron Ramsey Despite occasionally going missing, especially just before half time, the Welsh wizard continues to be an invaluable member of Wenger's squad. 7
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Francis Coquelin Fast proving Arsene Wenger's decision not to sign Morgan Schneiderlin right. Another industrious and competitive outing. 8
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Theo Walcott It's good to have Theo back. Typically adventurous going forward, the England man caused havoc at times for the Villa defence. Still a touch off his best but deserved his well-taken goal nonetheless. 7
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Santi Cazorla Announced as Arsenal's player of the month for January before kick-off, the little Spaniard neatly wove things together. Was lucky with his penalty though. 7
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Mesut Ozil His delicious flick allowed Olivier Giroud to open the scoring in the first half before scoring a deserved goal in the second. An otherwise measured and composed display from the German. 8
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Olivier Giroud Took his opportunity in the relaxed fashion we have come to expect. One of the most underrated players at such a high level. 7
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Brad Guzan Any goalkeeper who concedes three goals isn't going to have had the best of afternoons. Foolish foul to give Arsenal a penalty in the latter stages. 5
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Alan Hutton Charged forwards when given half a chance but was responsible for several moves breaking down. 6
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Jores Okore A poor shift from the usually reliable centre-back. Olivier Giroud, supported by the cavalry behind him, ran rings around him. 5
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Ciaran Clark Hasn't looked himself since that sending off at Leicester City. Struggled with Arsenal's intricate play. 5
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Kieran Richardson A timid display from the former Manchester United man. Lost possession at key moments and failed to chase back. 6
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Tom Cleverley A weak afternoon's work from the on-loan man. Will have to put in more effort if he is to win over the sceptical Villa supporters. 5
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Fabian Delph Another Villa player with the ability to do so much more than he did today. At least he carried a threat in the latter third. 6
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Carlos Sanchez Strived to make his mark but the Arsenal midfield were in cruise control for almost the entire match - something he was meant to stop. 6
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent Hopes were high after his wonder goal against Bournemouth in the FA Cup but the travelling supporters would have expected more today. 6
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Christian Benteke Seemed lethargic for most of the clash and did very little to try and forge a way though the stern Arsenal backline. 5
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Arsenal 5 Aston Villa 0 player ratings Andreas Weimann Was unlucky not to beat Ospina with a powerful header towards the end of the first-half. Ran and ran until the end. 7
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