3 Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Arsenal is set to kick off Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and is set to be an absolute slobberknocker of a clash when arguably the two most in-form teams in the Premier League meet at Villa Park on Saturday, December 6.

The Aston Villa vs Arsenal clash should be a highly thrilling clash because of the intensity of the matches between these two sides over the last few years, and considering how important a win can be for either team at this point in the campaign, this upcoming Premier League clash is a must-watch for any fan.

Match Details

Villa Park,
Birmingham, England
Saturday, December 6
12:30 GMT

High-Flying Aston Villa Determined To Ruin Arsenal’s Charge In Premier League Title Race

The Aston Villa vs Arsenal match should be a highly eventful encounter because of the relatively similar form that both teams are in heading into this clash. Aston Villa are only six points behind league leaders Arsenal in the Premier League table.

It seems a long time ago now when Aston Villa failed to win a single match in their first five matches of the 2025/26 Premier League season, and were failing to score in their first four matches of the campaign.

The Villans are now on a six-match winning streak, having won their last four Premier League matches in compelling fashion. However, they face an Arsenal side that has won 10 of their 14 Premier League matches this season and seem to be soaring their way towards winning the league title.

Aston Villa have a pretty good record against Arsenal, having won two of their last four matches against the Gunners.

Due to the sheer momentum of both teams, the upcoming Aston Villa vs Arsenal clash should be a dramatic one that will only be decided by the small margins and depending on which team is able to tap into their clinical best.

Can the Unpredictable Morgan Rogers End Arsenal’s Unbeaten Streak in the Premier League?

Aston Villa are facing an Arsenal side that is now unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches, having lost their last game in the division to Liverpool at the end of August. That is why it will take something truly special from Unai Emery to outdo his former side and help end their impressive unbeaten streak.

The Villans will need to rely on the individual brilliance of their influential players, and all eyes should be on the unpredictable Morgan Rogers. The English midfielder has six goal contributions (three goals, three assists) in 14 Premier League games this season, having two goals and an assist in the last three matches.

However, Rogers will need to be at his prolific best against Arsenal to outwit their midfielders. He will need to be smart with his link-up play to drive Aston Villa forward, but particularly clutch with his innovative final third passes and efficient finishing to allow Aston Villa to end Arsenal’s unbeaten run.

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Could Viktor Gyokeres Seal Memorable Away Win for Arsenal?

Viktor Gyokeres is back from an injury niggle that has kept him out of starting the last few matches for Arsenal in the Premier League. However, he seems to be fully fit once again and is raring to make his mark in the upcoming Aston Villa vs Arsenal clash, with the Swedish forward yet to score against any prominent opposition in the league.

Gyokeres has six goals in 16 games for Arsenal since joining from Sporting CP, but he will be aiming for his most clinical performance against Aston Villa.

Gyokeres has to nail his link-up play and be especially smart with his movement in the final third to get into all the danger areas, outwit the Aston Villa defenders and guide Arsenal to a big away win to bolster their title credentials.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Injuries

Aston Villa injuries: Ross Barkley, Tyrone Mings

Arsenal injuries: Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Cristhian Mosquera, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice (doubt)

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Knowing the importance of this match, both Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta will be determined to field their strongest lineups. Here we look at the Aston Villa vs Arsenal predicted lineups:

Aston Villa Predicted XI: Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Bobacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins

Arsenal Predicted XI: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, Ben White, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres

Main Photo

Credit: IMAGO / Action Plus

Recording Date: 30.11.2025