Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview, Team News, Prediction & Lineups | December 30, 2025

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 8:15 PM GMT, top-of-the-table Arsenal face off against 3rd-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview, Team News, Prediction & Lineups | December 30, 2025

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 8:15 PM GMT, top-of-the-table Arsenal face off against 3rd-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.

The match kicks off at 8:15 PM GMT on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (a midweek fixture).

In the UK, it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports (Premier League and Main Event channels). The traditional 3pm Saturday blackout rule does not apply to Tuesday evening games.

In the US, it will be shown live on NBC Sports platforms, primarily streaming on Peacock, with possible coverage on USA Network or NBC (kick-off at 3:15 PM ET / 12:15 PM PT).

In Matchweek 19, this is a huge clash at the top of the table. The Premier League's top team, Arsenal, will host third-place Aston Villa, who are only three points behind. While an Arsenal victory would increase their lead to six and exact revenge for the earlier 2-1 loss at Villa Park on December 6, a Villa victory would even the score with the Gunners.

In-depth match preview with latest team news, injuries, predicted lineups, head-to-head stats, key players to watch, and score prediction for this crucial title-race clash.

Match Details:

When is Arsenal vs Aston Villa?

Arsenal vs Aston Villa is scheduled for an 8:15 PM UK kick-off on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

How to watch?

Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League with streaming via Sky Go or NOW in the UK, on Star Sports network with streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India, on USA Network with streaming on Peacock and NBC.com in the United States and Streaming on Fubo in Canada will all be airing live coverage of the event.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa Team News

Arsenal Team News

Mikel Arteta is dealing with a mounting injury list, particularly in defense, forcing more makeshift solutions.

Out:

Ben White (hamstring – out until late January)

Cristhian Mosquera (ankle)

Max Dowman (ankle/young prospect)

Riccardo Calafiori (new injury concern – withdrew during warm-up vs Brighton on Dec 27; major doubt or out)

Doubts:

Jurrien Timber (recent minor issue – hoped to return, but status uncertain)

Kai Havertz (knee – back in full training, "quite close"; could make the bench or even start)

Positive notes:

Gabriel Magalhães returned from the bench vs Brighton and should be fully available.

No suspensions.

Arteta may continue with Declan Rice at right-back or shift Myles Lewis-Skelly/Piero Hincapié around. In attack, Viktor Gyökeres leads the line, with options like Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, and Bukayo Saka pushing for starts.

Aston Villa Team News

Unai Emery's side is flying with an 11-match winning streak, but key absences could disrupt their rhythm – especially two suspensions from yellow card accumulations.

Suspended:

Matty Cash (fifth yellow card vs Chelsea)

Boubacar Kamara (fifth yellow card)

Out:

Tyrone Mings (long-term injury)

Pau Torres (calf – questionable, likely out)

Ross Barkley (injury)

Harvey Elliott (injury, if on loan or similar)

Evann Guessand (international duty – AFCON with Ivory Coast)

Ollie Watkins is fully fit and red-hot after his brace off the bench vs Chelsea. Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendía are in form, while Lamare Bogarde or Ian Maatsen may fill in at right-back.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Match Summary

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Predicted starting lineup

Arsenal possible starting lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Rice/Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié/Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Zubimendi; Saka, Eze, Martinelli; Gyökeres.

Aston Villa possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Bogarde, Konsa, Lindelöf, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Buendía, Rogers; Watkins.

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