"Villa prevailed in Birmingham less than a month ago, but the Gunners enter this rematch still holding top spot in the table, while their visitors arrive on the back of a remarkable winning run, which stretches to 12 games. The Gunners have now won nine of their last 10 Premier League home matches, including each of the last six, marking their strongest run at the Emirates since 2022."
"Despite that, the hosts have won their final league match of the calendar year in four of the last five seasons, while Aston Villa's record in year-ending fixtures is less encouraging, with only two wins from their last 13. Unai Emery's side have developed a reputation for second-half recoveries, and that trend continued at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score twice in a 2-1 win over Chelsea."
Arsenal host Aston Villa at the Emirates in a December rematch after Villa prevailed in Birmingham less than a month earlier. Arsenal sit two points clear at the summit and three ahead of Villa; a home win would guarantee top spot heading into the New Year. Arsenal have won nine of their last 10 Premier League home matches, including six consecutive wins at the Emirates. Villa have recovered 18 points from losing positions and carry an eight-game league winning streak, their longest top-flight run since 1910. Arteta may rotate amid a congested schedule; Arsenal remain without Jurrien Timber.
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