Matchweek 15 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season presents a high-profile showdown as Aston Villa host league leaders Arsenal at Villa Park. The match is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, kicking off at 19:30 WIB, with live streaming available on Vidio.
Arsenal enter the contest in superb form. Mikel Arteta’s side have gone 11 league matches without defeat since their heavy loss to Liverpool earlier in the season. Their latest outing saw them secure a controlled 2-0 win over Brentford, a result that strengthened their grip at the top of the table. With 33 points collected from 14 matches, the Gunners now sit five points clear of second-placed Manchester City and continue to demonstrate the consistency of a genuine title contender.
Aston Villa, however, are not far behind. Under Unai Emery, Villa have positioned themselves firmly in the top-three battle with 27 points. Their performances have been resilient, dynamic, and tactically disciplined—key characteristics that have defined their rise over the past two seasons.
Villa also arrive at this matchup with strong momentum. They have won their last four Premier League fixtures, including a thrilling 4-3 away victory over Brighton in mid-week. In that match, Villa demonstrated impressive fighting spirit, overturning deficits and responding quickly when under pressure. That comeback win has lifted team morale ahead of their encounter with Arsenal.
The previous meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw, a balanced result that reflected the competitive level of both squads. This time, with Arsenal defending their position at the summit, the London side will be determined to avoid another shared result and claim all three points at Villa Park.
Predicted Lineups: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Aston Villa are relatively fortunate on the injury front, with only Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings ruled out. Emery therefore retains most of his core players across midfield and attack.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are dealing with mixed concerns. Cristian Mosquera appeared to suffer discomfort in the Brentford match, forcing Arteta to consider alternative defensive options—especially as Gabriel Magalhães remains unavailable.
There is brighter news, however. William Saliba is expected to return to the starting XI, significantly stabilizing Arsenal’s back line. Leandro Trossard is also nearing full fitness and could feature either as a starter or impact substitute.
Declan Rice caused a scare when he limped off late against Brentford, but he later confirmed that the issue was not serious. The England midfielder is therefore likely to start in his usual holding role. Meanwhile, Kai Havertz remains sidelined, limiting Arsenal’s flexibility in the attacking midfield zone.
Aston Villa Predicted XI
Emiliano Martínez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne;
Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans;
John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia;
Donyell Malen
Manager: Unai Emery
Arsenal Predicted XI
David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Piero Hincapié, Riccardo Calafiori;
Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze;
Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Merino
Manager: Mikel Arteta
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Head-to-Head & Recent Form
Last 5 Meetings
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2025/01/19 – Arsenal 2–2 Aston Villa
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2024/08/24 – Aston Villa 0–2 Arsenal
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2024/04/14 – Arsenal 0–2 Aston Villa
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2023/12/10 – Aston Villa 1–0 Arsenal
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2023/02/18 – Aston Villa 2–4 Arsenal
The record shows an evenly balanced rivalry in recent years, with momentum often shifting depending on form and venue.
Aston Villa – Last 5 Matches
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Brighton 3–4 Aston Villa
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Aston Villa 1–0 Wolves
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Aston Villa 2–1 Young Boys
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Leeds United 1–2 Aston Villa
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Aston Villa 4–0 Bournemouth
Villa’s attacking output has been excellent, scoring 13 goals in five games.
Arsenal – Last 5 Matches
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Arsenal 2–0 Brentford
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Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal
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Arsenal 3–1 Bayern Munich
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Arsenal 4–1 Tottenham
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Sunderland 2–2 Arsenal
Arsenal remain unbeaten in all competitions during this stretch, demonstrating both defensive solidity and attacking rhythm.
Final Score Prediction: Aston Villa 1–2 Arsenal
Villa’s confidence and home advantage make them a dangerous opponent, but Arsenal’s balance, consistency, and league-leading form should give them the slight edge. Expect a competitive game with chances at both ends, but the Gunners’ quality in midfield and wide areas may be decisive.
Match Details
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Competition: Premier League 2025/2026
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Fixture: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
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Venue: Villa Park
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Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
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Kickoff: 19:30 WIB
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