Entering Matchday 33 of 38, Arsenal leads the table on goal difference, while Aston Villa sits fifth, just outside the Champions League positions on goal difference.
Arsenal aims to enhance their pursuit of their first Premier League title since 2003-04 as they host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Match Preview
Arsenal comes into this match after a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, extending their unbeaten streak at home to seven matches.
They have secured 13 wins in their last 16 home games across all competitions.
In the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s team remains undefeated in their last 11 matches, with 10 wins and one draw.
During this period, Arsenal has scored 34 goals and conceded only four, keeping seven clean sheets.
Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Lille in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final but has struggled for consistency in the Premier League lately, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five matches.
Despite a recent 4-1 defeat to Manchester City and a 3-3 draw with Brentford, Aston Villa has been resilient on the road, losing only one of their last nine away games across all competitions.
Head-to-Head:
Aston Villa won the previous meeting 1-0 in December, breaking Arsenal’s streak of four consecutive victories.
However, Aston Villa has won only one of their last six Premier League matches at the Emirates.
Team News & Updates:
Arsenal’s only injury concern is Jurrien Timber, who remains sidelined with an ACL tear.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa has several absentees due to injury, including Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia, Jacob Ramsey, and Matty Cash, with Douglas Luiz also suspended.
Prediction & Analysis:
In light of their impressive home record and offensive firepower, Arsenal is poised to secure victory, likely scoring over 1.5 goals.
However, a clean sheet seems improbable given Aston Villa’s resilience.
Despite the Villains’ commendable away form, the Gunners are favored to clinch a crucial win in their quest for Premier League glory.
- Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
