Fabregas, who had been out with a hamstring problem, netted a superb free-kick on 65 minutes and then scored a fine breakaway goal before being substituted after appearing to re-injure the hamstring.
Abou Diaby netted a third in stoppage time at Emirates Stadium, curling in a low effort from the edge of the area after a powerful run.
Villa - who had already beaten Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool this season - looked dangerous on the break but could not make the most of their best spell of pressure midway through the second half.
Arsene Wenger's men are now just four points behind leaders Chelsea, and with a match in hand on the sides around them.
PREMIER LEAGUE STANDINGS (TOP HALF)
Team PL GD PTS 1 Chelsea 19 +28 42 2 Man Utd 19 +22 40 3 Arsenal 18 +27 38 4 Aston Villa 19 +12 35 5 Tottenham 19 +18 34 6 Man City 18 +8 32 7 Liverpool 19 +11 30 8 Birmingham 19 +1 29 9 Fulham 18 +6 27 10 Sunderland 19 -3 22
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