The stage is all set for matchday 22, and the Arsenal vs Aston Villa fixture will take place on the evening of January 18. The Gunners have had a phenomenal campaign so far and they stand on the second position of the Premier League table.
After ending the 2023-24 season in fourth place, Villains have had quite a rocky campaign this year. However, there are still quite a few matches left where they can grab the opportunity and climb up from their seventh position on the table.
Before this epic clash takes place, let’s take a look at its detailed preview and analyse both teams.
- Day and Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM (UK Time)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Team Analyses
Arsenal’s performance this season has been noteworthy with 12 victories out of the 20 matches they have played. Mikel Arteta’s elegant, possession-driven football philosophy has worked wonders against quite a few strong opponents. Their latest clash against Tottenham ended with a brilliant 2-1 win as they prevailed in the second half, despite Son taking the lead for Spurs in the first half. The Gunners have also dominated home matches and are sure to power through any defensive weaknesses and put the ball in the net during Saturday’s match.
Aston Villa has 10 victories this season, and Unai Emery’s men have displayed some brilliant glimpses of genius on the pitch. In their recent match with Everton, Ollie Watkins put the ball in the net, and with this victory, they moved to the seventh position on the table. Although there are a few defensive weaknesses, the Villains have efficiently demonstrated the use of strategic possession, which will surely help them in the upcoming fixture.
Premier League Season Highlights
| Arsenal | Stats | Aston Villa |
| 2 | League position | 7 |
| 12 | Won | 10 |
| 7 | Drawn | 5 |
| 2 | Lost | 6 |
| 43 | Total points | 35 |
| 41 | Goals scored | 31 |
| 19 | Goals conceded | 32 |
| 22 | Goal difference | -1 |
| 1.95 | Avg goals scored per match | 1.48 |
| 0.9 | Avg goals conceded per match | 1.52 |
| 86% | Passing accuracy | 86% |
| 61% | Tackle success | 58% |
| 85 | Blocked shots | 80 |
| 7 | Clean sheets | 3 |
| 2.86 | Chances created per match | 2.38 |
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Team Forms
| Arsenal Results | Aston Villa Results |
| Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham
(Jan 15, 2025: Premier League) |
Aston Villa 1-0 Everton
(Jan 15, 2025: Premier League) |
| Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd
(Jan 12, 2025: FA Cup) |
Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham
(Jan 10, 2025: FA Cup) |
| Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle
(Jan 7, 2025: EFL League Cup) |
Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City
(Jan 4, 2025: Premier League) |
| Brighton 1-1 Arsenal
(Jan 4, 2025: Premier League) |
Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton
(Dec 30, 2024: Premier League) |
| Brentford 1-3 Arsenal
(Jan 1, 2025: Premier League) |
Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa
(Dec 26, 2024: Premier League) |
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Latest Team News
Arsenal injured players: Ethan Nwaneri (muscle injury), Bukayo Saka (hamstring injury), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee injury), Benjamin White (knee injury), Riccardo Calafiori (muscle injury), Gabriel Jesus (knee injury)
Aston Villa injured players: Diego Carlos (foot injury), John McGinn (hamstring injury), Pau Torres (foot injury), Ross Barkley (calf injury)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Previous Meetings
- Aug 24, 2024: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
- April 14, 2024: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
- Dec 9, 2023: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Feb 18, 2023: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Sep 1, 2022: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa (Premier League)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Insights
- There has not been a single draw in the last 19 matches between Arsenal and Aston Villa
- Arsenal has scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
- Aston Villa has scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
- Arsenal FC have won the first half in 14 of their last 21 home games
- Aston Villa FC have conceded first in 6 of their last 20 away games
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Odds as per 7bet
| Arsenal (1) | x | Aston Villa (2) |
| 1/2 | 7/2 | 16/3 |
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