Mikel Arteta’s side were struggling to make the breakthrough until Belgium forward Trossard arrived with an instant impact at Villa Park.
Trossard’s cool finish came midway through the second half, with Thomas Partey’s late strike — aided by a howler from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez — sealing Arsenal’s second successive victory.
Arsenal are off to a fine start to their latest bid to win the Premier League title thanks to this cathartic moment for the north Londoners.
Villa’s 2-0 win at Arsenal in the closing weeks of last season was a huge blow to the Gunners’ title challenge.
Arsenal also lost at Villa Park last term, another costly result as they eventually finished just two points behind champions Manchester City.
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