Aston Villa climbed to second in the league, three points behind leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 win at Villa Park.

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English Premier League leader Arsenal faces a big challenge away from home on Saturday against third-place Aston Villa at Villa Park. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. ET (12:30 p.m. local) with TV coverage on USA Network and streaming on-demand.

Arsenal lineup vs. Aston Villa: Confirmed starting XI, team news, injury list with Declan Rice passed fit originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Arsenal head to in-form Aston Villa on Saturday hoping to put further pressure on the chasing pack in the Premier League title race.

It's the first weekend of December, and the final month of 2025 is packed with entertaining matches! The day began with the Premier League title race being blown wide open as high-flying Aston Villa moved within three points of league leaders Arsenal thanks to a thrilling 2-1 win over the Gunners at Villa Park.

Arsenal are pushing for the Premier League title and at the heart of their squad area group of players who are open and proud of their faith

Mikel Merino has been in excellent form for Arsenal this season, filling in as a make-shift striker due to injuries to Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus. The 29-year-old has scored two goals and registered three assists in his last four Premier League games while playing as a striker.

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal are "on alert" to enter the January transfer market as ongoing injury issues deplete his squad. The Gunners travel to Aston Villa on Saturday sweating over the fitness of Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera after they became the latest players to suffer a setback this season.