Arsenal host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on January 18th, with both teams aiming to build on strong seasons. The Gunners, sitting second in the league with 43 points, are chasing Liverpool at the summit.
Match Information:
Match: Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Competition: Premier League
Date: 18th Jan, Sat
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Time: 12:3 Eastern Time (ET)
Live: fuboTV, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, NBC, SiriusXM FC.
Despite missing their talisman Bukayo Saka due to injury, Arsenal boast quality players like Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel, who are capable of leading the charge. For Mikel Arteta, this match is an opportunity to close the four-point gap at the top of the table.
Aston Villa, under the guidance of Unai Emery, have been impressive this campaign, sitting seventh with 35 points. They are just three points off the top four, making this encounter crucial for their ambitions.
Though striker Ollie Watkins has yet to find his best form, the contributions of Mitoma, Douglas Luiz and Emiliano Martinez have kept Villa competitive. With a structured defense and quick transitions, Villa have proven to be a formidable side capable of unsettling their opponents.
Both teams have shown their mettle on the European stage, ranking third and fifth in the UEFA Champions League group standings, respectively. This adds an extra layer of significance to the match, as it pits two in-form squads against each other.
Arsenal will rely on their home advantage and midfield strength, while Villa will look to exploit any defensive gaps with their pace and creativity.
Lineups and Squads:
Arsenal – Official Squad
Updates will only come after the official announcement.
| Goalkeepers | Defenders | Midfielders | Attackers |
Unavailable Players:
| Player Name | Reason |
| T. Tomiyasu | Knee injury |
| E. Nwaneri | Unknown injury |
| B. white | Knee injury |
| B. Saka | Hamstring |
| G. Jesus | Unknown injury |
| R. Calafiori | Knee injury |
Aston Villa – Official Squad
Updates will only come after the official announcement.
| Goalkeepers | Defenders | Midfielders | Attackers |
Unavailable Players:
| Player Name | Reason |
| J. McGinn | Hamstring |
| R. Barkley | Unknown injury |
| P. Torres | Foot injury |
| D. Carlos | Foot injury |
From Guide:
Both teams have experienced mixed results in their last five games. Arsenal have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five games, while Aston Villa, currently in good form, arrives in north London with three victories, one draw, and one defeat.
| Teams | Arsenal | Aston Villa |
| From | W D L L W | L D W W W |
| Goals Scored | 10 | 7 |
| Goals Conceded | 11 | 7 |
| Last Match | Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham | Everton 0-1 Aston Villa |
Head-to-Head:
Arsenal and Aston Villa have met on 55 occasions throughout their history. Arsenal has been the stronger team, achieving 32 wins against Aston Villa’s 10, with 13 matches resulting in draws. When it comes to goals, Arsenal has scored 100 times, while Villa has managed 51, highlighting the Gunners’ offensive strength.
Last Meeting: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
Date: 24 Aug, 2024
Competition: Premier League
Last 5 matches: Arsenal wins- 3; Aston Villa wins- 2
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Prediction:
The stakes are high as Arsenal aim to close the gap on Liverpool, while Villa set their sights on a coveted top-four spot. A closely fought contest is expected, with Arsenal’s depth and quality slightly edging Villa’s resilience. Prediction: a 2-1 win for the Gunners, but not without a stern test from Emery’s men.
