Live Premier League Action Aston Villa vs Arsenal Scores Stats and Updates
Aston Villa and Arsenal faced off in an exciting Premier League clash, showcasing significant statistics and trends. Since returning to the Premier League in 2019, Aston Villa has claimed victory in five of twelve encounters with Arsenal, alongside one draw and six losses. Notably, this performance mirrors their historical record against the Gunners before their relegation, where they also won five of 45 matches.
Arsenal’s Stronghold at Villa Park
Arsenal has a strong record at Villa Park, winning 15 Premier League games there, tying their best away performances at Selhurst Park. Remarkably, since their return to the Premier League, Villa has faced top-of-the-table teams eight times, securing just one win, which occurred against Arsenal in December 2023.
Aston Villa’s Home Form
- Aston Villa has lost only one of their last 25 home games in the Premier League.
- They have won their last five home fixtures at Villa Park.
- Their sole defeat in this sequence was a heavy 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in August.
Arsenal’s Consistent Away Record
On the other hand, Arsenal has lost only once in their last 21 Premier League away games, achieving 11 wins and 9 draws. Their only defeat during this stretch came against Liverpool in August. Impressively, Arsenal has avoided conceding more than once in their last 108 matches across all competitions, establishing a new record in English football.
Scoring Trends and Headed Goals
- Eight of Arsenal’s last 13 away goals have come from headers, including six from the current season.
- Conversely, four out of the last six home goals Aston Villa conceded were also headers.
Since March, Aston Villa has matched Manchester City in Premier League victories, securing 16 wins, with their recent form showing eight victories in the last nine matches, barring a loss to Liverpool. Ollie Watkins has been in fine form, scoring twice in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton. He has netted six goals in 10 Premier League appearances against Arsenal, only trailing in goals scored against Brighton.
Mikel Arteta’s Managerial Achievements
Mikel Arteta has also emerged as one of the top-performing managers in Premier League history. He holds the fourth-highest win rate among those managing over 100 away games, at 53%, securing 59 wins from 112 matches. This places him alongside football legends like Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp.
The clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal remains a highlight in the Premier League calendar, continuing to deliver thrilling action and memorable moments.
