Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League summit faces a major test on Tuesday night as Aston Villa arrive at the Emirates in red-hot form.
The Gunners lead the table, but Unai Emery’s side sit just three points back and carry serious momentum into this midweek showdown.
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Villa come off a dramatic comeback win at Chelsea, extending a remarkable run of 11 consecutive victories across competitions. Arsenal, meanwhile, have been near-faultless at home, winning nine of their last 10 league matches in north London.
Recent history adds intrigue. Villa have beaten Arsenal three times in the last five meetings, including a 2–1 victory earlier this month.
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Both teams are scoring freely, but neither has been watertight defensively, shaping expectations around an open contest rather than control.
With title intent on both sides and attacking quality across the pitch, this fixture feels more like a statement game than a routine league outing.
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