Aston Villa fans laud Ross Barkley after stunning performance against Arsenal

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Aston Villa stunned Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, beating the Gunners 3-0 to go sixth in the Premier League table.

Dean Smith’s side were no match for the hosts, and got back to winning ways in style after slipping up against Leeds and Southampton in recent weeks.

Ollie Watkins was back amongst the goals, scoring twice after Bukayo Saka scored an own goal in the first-half under pressure from Trezeguet.

The result means Villa still have a 100% away record this season, and victory just before the international break will have been even sweeter.

Villa’s performance as a collective was excellent, and the team was littered with superb individual efforts.

Watkins stole the headlines with his two goals, and Jack Grealish was heavily involved once again.

But Ross Barkley was another who really stood out in north London.

The on-loan Chelsea midfielder is absolutely relishing life with Villa right now, and was brilliant operating as the number 10 at the Emirates.

His volleyed pass to Watkins with his weaker foot was beautiful, and the opening own goal wouldn’t have happened without his involvement in the build-up.

According to Squawka, he created six chances which is the joint-most in a match by any Premier League player this season.

Villa fans hailed the 26-year-old on social media for yet another fine display: