Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
Venue: Villa Park
This weekend’s early kick-off sees Aston Villa host league leaders Arsenal in what promises to be a blockbuster Premier League encounter. Both sides are flying high—Villa have surged into the top three after a remarkable run of form, while Arsenal remain unbeaten and five points clear at the summit.
Unai Emery’s Villa have turned Villa Park into a fortress, winning eight of their last nine league games. Their thrilling 4–3 comeback at Brighton last week underlined their attacking intent and resilience. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal continue to set the pace, boasting eight clean sheets in their last 11 matches and a well-drilled defensive unit.
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Form Guide
- Aston Villa: 8 wins in last 9, 27 points from 14 games.
- Arsenal: Unbeaten in 11, top of the table with 32 points.
Villa’s attacking stats are eye-catching—they’ve scored nine goals from outside the box and are outperforming expected goals by +5.72. Arsenal, on the other hand, have conceded just 10 goals all season and remain lethal from set-pieces.
Head-to-Head
- Total Meetings: 205 (Arsenal 88 wins, Villa 71 wins, 46 draws)
- Recent Villa Park Results: Arsenal have won 3 of the last 4, but Villa claimed a 1–0 victory here in December 2023.
- Last Meeting: A 2–2 draw at the Emirates in January 2025.
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Predicted Line-Ups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; BuendÃa, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli.
Key Battles
- Ollie Watkins vs Arsenal Defence: Watkins has six goals in ten games against Arsenal and will be Villa’s main threat.
- Midfield Duel: Rice vs Onana/Kamara could decide the tempo.
- Set-Pieces vs Long Shots: Arsenal’s aerial strength against Villa’s penchant for spectacular strikes.
Prediction
Expect a high-intensity clash with potential for goals at both ends. While Villa are in impressive form especially at home, they have shown vulnerability of late, and the visitors may take advantage of any slip-ups. Villa’s home form and Arsenal’s defensive solidity make this a fascinating contest.
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