Arsenal4|1
Premier LeagueEmirates Stadium • LondonTuesday, December 30, 2025 @ 20:15Full Time
Premier LeagueAston Villa
Match Livescore
Full Time: 4 - 1
Mikel Merino
Yellow Card
45+1
⇄
46'
A. Onana (in)
J. McGinn (out)
45+2
Morgan Rogers
Yellow Card
Gabriel
Goal
48'
G
M. Zubimendi
Goal (Assist: M. Odegaard)
52'
G
⇄
61'
E. Buendia (in)
A. Garcia (out)
⇄
61'
J. Sancho (in)
D. Malen (out)
L. Trossard
Goal (Assist: J. Timber)
69'
G
72'
M. Merino (in)
C. Norgaard (out)
73'
⇄
V. Gyökeres (in)
Gabriel Jesus (out)
77'
⇄
Gabriel (in)
M. Lewis-Skelly (out)
77'
⇄
Gabriel Jesus
Goal (Assist: L. Trossard)
78'
G
Gabriel Jesus
Yellow Card
79'
81'
Lamare Bogarde
Yellow Card
⇄
82'
Y. Tielemans (in)
G. Hemmings (out)
⇄
82'
M. Rogers (in)
J. Jimoh-Aloba (out)
J. Timber (in)
B. White (out)
83'
⇄
B. Saka (in)
N. Madueke (out)
83'
⇄
G
90'
O. Watkins
Goal
90+7
Ollie Watkins
Yellow Card
Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 21/07/20Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Aston VillaHome win
- 13/12/15Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams0 - 2ArsenalAway win
- 20/09/14Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams0 - 3ArsenalAway win
- 13/01/14Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams1 - 2ArsenalAway win
- 24/11/12Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 21/12/11Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams1 - 2ArsenalAway win
- 27/11/10Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams2 - 4ArsenalAway win
- 06/02/21Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Aston VillaHome win
- 19/03/22Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams0 - 1ArsenalAway win
- 18/02/23Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams2 - 4ArsenalAway win
- 09/12/23Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams1 - 0Aston VillaHome win
- 24/08/24Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams0 - 2ArsenalAway win
- 06/12/25Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenalCurrent fixture teams2 - 1Aston VillaHome win
- 22/09/19Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams3 - 2ArsenalHome win
- 15/05/16Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams4 - 0ArsenalHome win
- 01/02/15Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams5 - 0ArsenalHome win
- 17/08/13Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams1 - 3Aston VillaAway win
- 23/02/13Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams2 - 1ArsenalHome win
- 24/03/12Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams3 - 0ArsenalHome win
- 15/05/11Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams1 - 2Aston VillaAway win
- 30/05/15
FA CupArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams4 - 0ArsenalHome win - 29/01/12FA CupArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams3 - 2ArsenalHome win
- 08/11/20Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams0 - 3Aston VillaAway win
- 22/10/21Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams3 - 1ArsenalHome win
- 31/08/22Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams2 - 1ArsenalHome win
- 14/04/24Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams0 - 2Aston VillaAway win
- 18/01/25Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams2 - 2DrawDraw
- 30/12/25Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston VillaCurrent fixture teams4 - 1ArsenalHome win
Arsenal • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 30/12/25Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston Villa4 - 1WinHome
- 27/12/25Premier LeagueArsenalvsBrighton2 - 1WinHome
- 23/12/25
League CupArsenalvsCrystal Palace1 - 1DrawHome - 20/12/25Premier LeagueEvertonvsArsenal1 - 0WinAway
- 13/12/25Premier LeagueArsenalvsWolves2 - 1WinHome
- 10/12/25
UEFA Champions LeagueClub Brugge KVvsArsenal3 - 0WinAway
Aston Villa • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 30/12/25Premier LeagueArsenalvsAston Villa1 - 4LossAway
- 27/12/25Premier LeagueChelseavsAston Villa2 - 1WinAway
- 21/12/25Premier LeagueAston VillavsManchester United2 - 1WinHome
- 14/12/25Premier LeagueWest HamvsAston Villa3 - 2WinAway
- 11/12/25
UEFA Europa LeagueFC Basel 1893vsAston Villa2 - 1WinAway - 06/12/25Premier LeagueAston VillavsArsenal2 - 1WinHome
Lineups & Coaches
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 11:1David RayaGoalkeeper
- 122:4Jurriën TimberDefender
- 22:3William SalibaDefender
- 62:2Gabriel MagalhãesDefender
- 52:1Piero HincapiéDefender
- 83:3Martin ØdegaardMidfielder
- 363:2Martín ZubimendiMidfielder
- 233:1Mikel MerinoMidfielder
- 74:3Bukayo SakaForward
- 144:2Viktor GyökeresForward
- 194:1Leandro TrossardForward
Substitutes
- 16Christian NørgaardMidfielder
- 49Myles Lewis-SkellyDefender
- 9Gabriel JesusForward
- 4Ben WhiteDefender
- 20Noni MaduekeForward
- 13Kepa ArrizabalagaGoalkeeper
- 10Eberechi EzeMidfielder
- 11Gabriel MartinelliForward
- 29Kai HavertzForward
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 231:1Emiliano MartínezGoalkeeper
- 262:4Lamare BogardeDefender
- 42:3Ezri KonsaDefender
- 32:2Victor LindelöfDefender
- 122:1Lucas DigneDefender
- 243:2Amadou OnanaMidfielder
- 83:1Youri TielemansMidfielder
- 194:3Jadon SanchoMidfielder
- 274:2Morgan RogersMidfielder
- 104:1Emiliano BuendíaMidfielder
- 115:1Ollie WatkinsForward
Substitutes
- 7John McGinnMidfielder
- 16Andrés GarcíaDefender
- 17Donyell MalenForward
- 53George HemmingsMidfielder
- 20Jamaldeen JimohMidfielder
- 40Marco BizotGoalkeeper
- 64James WrightGoalkeeper
- 22Ian MaatsenDefender
- 56Leon RouthDefender
Injuries & Suspensions
Arsenal- M. DowmanArsenalMissing FixtureAnkle Injury
- C. MosqueraArsenalMissing FixtureAnkle Injury
- D. RiceArsenalMissing FixtureKnee Injury
- R. CalafioriArsenalQuestionableInjury
Aston Villa- R. BarkleyAston VillaMissing FixtureKnee Injury
- M. CashAston VillaMissing FixtureYellow Cards
- E. GuessandAston VillaMissing FixtureInternational duty
- B. KamaraAston VillaMissing FixtureYellow Cards
- T. MingsAston VillaMissing FixtureHamstring Injury
- P. TorresAston VillaMissing FixtureCalf Injury
Quick Match Facts
- When is Arsenal vs Aston Villa?
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 20:15 at the Emirates Stadium, London. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Arsenal are set up in a 4-3-3 shape, while Aston Villa are expected to use 4-2-3-1. - Who is the match referee?
Darren England, England will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 19 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Arsenal are currently higher in the table at position 1.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | | 19 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | Manchester City |  | 18 | 26 | 40 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | | 19 | 7 | 39 |
| 4 | Liverpool |  | 18 | 4 | 32 |
| 5 | Chelsea |  | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | Manchester United |  | 19 | 4 | 30 |
| 7 | Sunderland |  | 18 | 2 | 28 |
| 8 | Everton |  | 19 | 0 | 28 |
| 9 | Brentford |  | 18 | 2 | 26 |
| 10 | Newcastle |  | 19 | 2 | 26 |
| 11 | Crystal Palace |  | 18 | 1 | 26 |
| 12 | Fulham |  | 18 | -1 | 26 |
| 13 | Tottenham |  | 18 | 4 | 25 |
| 14 | Brighton |  | 19 | 1 | 25 |
| 15 | Bournemouth |  | 19 | -6 | 23 |
| 16 | Leeds |  | 18 | -7 | 20 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest |  | 19 | -12 | 18 |
| 18 | West Ham |  | 19 | -17 | 14 |
| 19 | Burnley |  | 19 | -17 | 12 |
| 20 | Wolves |  | 19 | -29 | 3 |