LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - ‌Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the influential returns from injury of Brazilian pair ‌Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Jesus as both players got on the scoresheet ‌in his side's 4-1 statement win against title rivals Aston Villa on Tuesday.

Arsenal's home victory extended their lead over Manchester City to five points and also snuffed out Villa's 11-match winning streak, which had included ‍a last-gasp home win against Arteta's side a few week's ‍ago.