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Analysis of the match between Arsenal and Aston Villa
Last weekend, both Arsenal and Aston Villa secured 2-1 victories. Arsenal overcame Brighton at the Emirates, while Aston Villa made headlines by defeating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
As a result, the gap between the two sides has narrowed to just three points, with Arsenal on 42 points and Villa close behind on 39. However, the pressure is clearly on Arsenal, as Manchester City are lurking behind and ready to take the top spot if the Gunners slip up.
To maintain their lead, Arsenal must overcome Aston Villa in the final round of the first half of the 2025/26 Premier League season. A win would see Arsenal crowned unofficial first-half champions. Even so, Aston Villa are far from an easy opponent at this stage.
Both teams are in similar form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches. Arsenal enjoy home advantage and are still unbeaten at the Emirates this season.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have been formidable on the road, winning their last five away games. However, Arsenal can take confidence from their dominant head-to-head record at the Emirates, where they have won 10, drawn 1 and lost only 4 of their last 15 meetings with Villa. The Gunners may come out on top, but it is expected to be a tough battle.
