The Premier League resumes action this weekend, with Arsenal facing Steven Gerrard’s excellent Aston Villa team in a crucial match at Villa Park, today Saturday.
Even though Arsenal has a strong winning record against Aston Villa, this game could be a tough one for them as Aston Villa has really improved under Steven Gerrard.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction
Well, if you ask me, I will say Arsenal will win this game even though it will not be such an easy game for them.
Aston Villa has improved under Steven Gerrard, but they will have to perform at a high level against a tough opponent. Arsenal is currently the better team and should be able to win this match.
How many times did Aston Villa beat Arsenal?
69 times
Arsenal has a strong record against Aston Villa, having won 84 of the 198 games played between the two sides, compared to 69 for Aston Villa.
The last time Aston Villa won two consecutive home games against Arsenal in the Premier League was approximately 43 years ago.
Arsenal has won 12 Premier League away games versus Aston Villa, one less than West Ham United’s outstanding record at Villa Park.
Aston Villa has preserved a clean sheet in each of their previous five Premier League wins, and they haven’t won any of their last eight games in which they have surrendered a goal.
Aston Villa hammered Southampton 4-0 in their previous home game, and it has been almost a year since they have won consecutive games at Villa Park in the same season.
Arsenal has won four consecutive away league games in recent weeks after winning only two of their first eight away league games this season.
