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Premier League leaders Arsenal will put their title challenge to the test as they get set to host third-place Aston Villa at The Emirates on Tuesday.
Premier League leaders Arsenal host third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday in a vital match in the title race. Unai Emery’s side, who are just three points behind the London club in the table, are in sensational form and a victory at the Emirates Stadium would be their 12th in a row in all competitions.
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It'll be a colossal six-pointer in the Premier League title race to close out 2025 on Tuesday, when leaders Arsenal host 3rd-place (and surging) Aston Villa in north London.
Arsenal come into this game on the back of a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which saw them retain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Villa, meanwhile, needed a brace from substitute Ollie Watkins, to notch up a comeback 2-1 win away to Chelsea, thus extending their winning run to 11 games.
Chelsea have reportedly made contact to sign a striker who could end up costing them £44m to sign, but they have competition.Both Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa have been named on the report as