Published Dec 4, 3:37am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 4, 3:37am ET
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Updated Dec 4, 3:58am ET
Huge action kicks off the Premier League weekend on Saturday, as league leaders Arsenal travel to in-form Aston Villa. You can find the latest odds and our picks here.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been the standout team in the league this season, winning ten of their opening 14 games. Much of their success has been built on their reliable defensive record, having allowed just seven goals.
Aston Villa are the form team in the Premier League, having won each of their last four. A victory on Saturday would send them to within three points of the EPL summit.
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| Aston Villa | +325 |
| The Draw | +245 |
| Arsenal | -111 |
Unai Emery continues to do an excellent job at Villa Park, and a Champions League challenge looks like the least that they are capable of achieving in 2025-26.
The Villa are one of the most consistent teams in the competition this term, winning each of their last four. They showed excellent character in midweek to claim a 4-3 win over Brighton, despite trailing 2-0 after half an hour.
Ollie Watkins enjoyed a welcome return to form, netting twice in the first half. At home, Villa have won five of their seven fixtures in 2025-26.
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Arsenal's long 20-year wait for a Premier League title looks set to end this season. However, they will still have obstacles to overcome to achieve that goal.
The Gunners sit five points clear at this early stage of the campaign, with their main strength being their defensive record, having allowed just seven goals so far this term. Arsenal have won three of their last five, which includes a straightforward 2-0 success over Brentford in midweek.
However, there is a sense that the Gunners are less efficient on their travels, dropping points in each of their last two on the road, and conceding five of their seven goals this term away from home.
| TOTAL | Aston Villa | Arsenal | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 56 | 10 | 32 | 14 |
| Goals | 155 | 53 | 102 |
Aston Villa’s home record under Emery is eye-catching, and a big scalp this weekend could enable them to dream that a title challenge could be attainable.
We are high up on their chances this weekend, as their preferred counter-attacking style of play could be perfect for breaking down this Arsenal defensive line.
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Aston Villa (+325)
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