- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck late in the tough EPL match against Aston Villa to win it for the Gunners

- Arsenal twice came from behind to beat the visitors at Emirates Stadium

- The win has however been subjected to scrutiny with many believing it should not have stood

Arsenal could have match officials to thank after staging a thrilling comeback to stun Aston Villa 3-2 at Emirates on Sunday, September 22.

The Gunners had to play with 10 men for the better part of the match after Ainsley Maitland-Niles was handed marching orders minutes into the break.

Aubameyang celebrates scoring his winning goal against Aston Villa with Nicolas Pepe. Photo: Getty Images

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John McGinn opened the scoring for the visitors just inside 20 minutes of action, before Nicolas Pepe equalising for Arsenal from the spot in the 59th minute.

The home side would however trail once again a minute later after Wesley restored Aston Villa's lead.

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Calum Chambers made it 2-2 for the hosts with Aubameyang sealing a dramatic win with a late free-kick.

However, Aubameyang's winning goal was subjected to scrutiny, with many arguing it should not have stood as it breached a new Premier League rule.

Aston Villa players cut a dejected figure after surrendering a 2-1 lead at the Emirates Stadium, London. Photo: Getty Images

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New IFAB laws state the defending team should receive an indirect free-kick should the attacking players stand within a yard of the defending wall at free-kicks.

In Arsenal's scenario, Chambers could be seen backing onto the wall, blocking goalkeeper Tom Heaton’s view, and was well within the one yard restriction.

Further, David Luiz also ran in front of the wall and was similarly within the one yard restriction zone the new rule was designed to eradicate.

But both referee Jonathan Moss and VAR uncharacteristically failed to spot the breach as they ignored Tyrone Mings' protestation.

Meanwhile, the hard-fought victory fired the north London side to fourth on the league standings, seven points behind leaders, Liverpool.

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Legit.ng had earlier reported that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been praised for letting Nicolas Pepe assume penalty duties in Arsenal's 3-2 thrilling comeback win over Aston Villa.

Arsenal nearly suffered a shock defeat to the newly-promoted side in a tough Premier League clash played at the Emirates on Sunday, September 22.

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