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Arsenal and Aston Villa are set to meet in an eye-catching Premier League clash
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Arsenal and Aston Villa are set to face off in the Premier League(Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Date: The game will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The Gunners will host the fixture at the Emirates Stadium.
Kick-off Time: The match is due to start at 8.15pm GMT. It's one of the last fixtures in Tuesday's Premier League line-up.
TV Channel: Sky Sports will be broadcasting the game live for fans in the UK. Tune into Sky Sports Premier League from 6.30pm GMT for pre-match coverage.
Live Stream: If you're a Sky Sports subscriber, you can stream the match via the Sky Go app on various devices. Fans without a Sky Sports subscription can use a NOW Sports pass to watch the action without committing to a long-term contract.
Radio Coverage: Live national radio commentary will be available on talkSPORT. Arsenal and Villa also offer live audio commentary through their respective official apps.
International TV Info: In the United States, the game will be broadcast on NBC Sports or streamed on Peacock. For other regions, fans can tune into beIN Sports (Middle East), SuperSport (Africa), and Optus Sport (Australia).
Highlights: Short highlights will be available on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel and app shortly after the final whistle. A full highlights package will also feature on tonight's Match of the Day on BBC One.
Arsenal's Form: The Gunners currently sit top of the table and boast a five-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Their latest triumph was a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Brighton.
Aston Villa's Form: Villa are basking in an impressive 11-match winning run in all competitions. Unai Emery's team sit third after their 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge at the weekend.
Head-to-Head: Arsenal have the upper hand historically with 88 victories to Villa's 72, along with 46 draws. However, the Gunners were dealt a blow in the reverse fixture earlier this month, succumbing to a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park.
Arsenal Injury News: Arsenal could be missing defenders Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber after both sat out the win over Brighton. Ben White is likely to be sidelined with a hamstring injury, but Kai Havertz is on the brink of making a comeback to the squad.
Aston Villa Team News: Villa will be weakened by the suspensions of Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara after both accumulated five yellow cards. The Villans are also expected to be without Ross Barkley and Pau Torres due to injury.
Top of the Table: Arsenal currently hold a slender two-point lead over Manchester City and will be looking to widen that gap tonight. However, Villa are just three points behind the Gunners and could draw level with Mikel Arteta's side with a win.