Aston Villa vs Arsenal kicks off Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League season, with two of the Premier League’s most in-form teams clashing at Villa Park on Saturday 6 December in what promises to be an exciting showdown.

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal should be a very exciting game given the intensity of the rivalry these two teams have had over the past few years, and considering how important a win is for any team at this stage of the season, this upcoming Premier League game is a must-see for any football fan.

Competition details

villa park,
Birmingham, UK
Saturday, December 6
12:30 GMT

Ambitious Aston Villa determined to destroy Arsenal’s charge in Premier League title race

Aston Villa vs Arsenal should be a very exciting game as both teams are in relatively similar form going into this game. Aston Villa are just six points behind league leaders Arsenal in the Premier League table.

It seems like a long time ago that Aston Villa are winless in their first five games in the 2025/26 Premier League season and failed to score in their first four games of the season.

Villa are currently on a six-game winning streak, having won their last four Premier League games in spectacular fashion. However, they face an Arsenal side who have won 10 of their 14 Premier League games this season and appear to be well on their way to winning the league title.

Aston Villa have a pretty good record against Arsenal, winning two of their last four games against the Gunners.

With both teams’ strong momentum, the upcoming Aston Villa vs. Arsenal match should be a dramatic affair that will only be decided by a slim margin and hinge on which team is able to perform at their clinical best.

Can unpredictable Morgan Rogers end Arsenal’s unbeaten Premier League run?

Aston Villa face an Arsenal side who are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League games, having lost to Liverpool at the end of August. That’s why Unai Emery needs something truly special to overtake his former club and help end their impressive unbeaten run.

Villa will need to rely on the individual talents of their influential players, and all eyes should be on the unpredictable Morgan Rodgers. The England midfielder has contributed 6 goals (3 goals, 3 assists) in 14 Premier League games this season, and has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 3 games.

However, Rodgers will need to be at his best against Arsenal to outwit their midfielders. He needed to link up play deftly to push Aston Villa forward, but especially to capitalize on his innovative final three passes and efficient finishing that saw Aston Villa end Arsenal’s unbeaten run.

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Can Victor Chokeres deliver a memorable away win for Arsenal?

Victor Jacques has returned from an injury that kept him out of starting Arsenal’s final few Premier League games. However, he appears to have made a full recovery and is keen to make his mark in Aston Villa’s upcoming clash with Arsenal, with the Swedish striker yet to score against any notable opponents in the league.

Choqueras has scored six goals in 16 games for Arsenal since joining from Sporting CP but he will aim to produce his most clinical performance against Aston Villa.

Joe Kreis will have to perfect his link-up play and be particularly smart with his movement in the final third to get into all the dangerous areas, outwit Aston Villa’s defenders and lead Arsenal to a resounding win away from home to cement their title credentials.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal injury situation

aston villa injuries: Ross Barkley, Tyrone Mings

Arsenal injuries: Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Christian Mosquera, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice (double)

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predicted Lineup

Well aware of the importance of this game, both Emery and Arteta are determined to field their strongest lineups. Let’s take a look at the predicted lineups for Aston Villa vs Arsenal:

Aston Villa predicted XI: Emiliano Martinez, Marty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Paulo Torres, Lucas Digne, Bobakar Kamara, Amadou Enna, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins

Arsenal predicted eleven: David Raya, Julien Timber, Ben White, Piero Sincapi, Riccardo Calafiore, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Maduque, Victor Chokres

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Record date: November 30, 2025