Premier League: Arsenal vs Aston Villa Live
Preview: Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal vs Aston Villa is scheduled for the Emirates stadium on Sunday at 3:30pm as the gunners continues their pursuit of their first English title in 20 years. Arsenal managed to secure a draw against Bayern Munich in the Champions League earlier in the week, while Villa achieved victory in the Europa Conference League against Lille a couple of days later.
The gunners faced a disappointing 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the UCL, but they must quickly shift their focus to the Premier League title race as they prepare to host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. With an impressive 11-match unbeaten run in the league and the best defensive record in the division, the gunners will aim to reclaim the top spot. However, their defense has been less solid at home, with only five clean sheets out of 14 on their own turf.
Villa manager Unai Emery is set to return to his former team’s stadium after a successful European victory against Lille, marking his 1000th game as a manager. Despite struggling in recent domestic matches, Villa is still in contention for a top-four spot due to goal difference. However, their defense has been a weak point, having conceded 12 goals in their last five league games. Villa has a poor record at the Emirates Stadium, losing six of their last seven matches there. Despite this, they have performed well on the road this season, suggesting a potential upset could be possible.
Head-to-head
Aston Villa surprised Arsenal in the rematch last December by securing a 1-0 victory in Birmingham. Prior to this match, Arsenal had won four consecutive head-to-head games against Aston Villa.
Prediction
After having two additional days to recover from their recent European match, Arsenal is expected to have an advantage in their quest to regain the top spot in the Premier League. It is predicted that the visitors will suffer a loss in this upcoming match.
