Arsenal’s second league defeat of the season leaves Mikel Arteta’s men one point behind Liverpool, who went top with a controversial 2-1 win at Crystal Palace earlier on Saturday.
The victory was sweet for Emery, who was sacked by Arsenal four years ago.
The Spaniard has made a remarkable impact in just over a year at Villa on his return to England.
Arsenal’s ascent to the top of the table before this weekend has been built on a series of vital late goals.
The visitors nearly snatched a point in stoppage time as Kai Havertz forced the ball home in a goalmouth scramble, but the German international handled it before prodding in at the back post.
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