Facts you need to know before the Villa Arsenal clash

On Dec. 6th local time, Aston Villa will face Arsenal home. As the first game of this round of EPL, here's some facts we think you might want to know before the game starts.

Fact 1:

Since their return to the competition in 2019, Aston Villa have won five of their 12 Premier League games against Arsenal (D1 L6), as many as they had in their previous 45 against the Gunners before relegation (D14 L26).

Fact 2:

At no away ground have Arsenal won more Premier League games than they have against Aston Villa at Villa Park (15, level with Selhurst Park).

Fact 3:

Since their return to the Premier League in 2019, Aston Villa have lost six of their eight games against sides starting the day top of the table (W1 D1). However, their only win in this run came at home to Arsenal in December 2023.

Fact 4:

Since losing this exact fixture in August last season, Aston Villa have lost just one of their last 25 Premier League home games (W16 D8). They’ve won each of their last five at Villa Park since going down 3-0 against Crystal Palace in August.

How will the match be tonight? Will Aston Villa be able to stir things up for Gunners? Share your thoughts in the comment section!