Arsenal, Aston Villa and Premier League
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Arsenal were once again wasteful with their scoring chances but managed to eek out a 2-1 victory over Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, to send themselves back to the top of the Premier League table.
Arsenal score four goals in the second half as they thump Aston Villa to end the year five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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Arsenal and Aston Villa go head-to-head at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in what promises to be an critical match in the Premier League title race.This is a must-win game for both teams as
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Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: Analysis, highlights as relentless Black Cats end Gunners' 10-match win streak
Arsenal wouldn't go away but upstart new boys Sunderland wouldn't either in a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The draw ends Arsenal's remarkable winning streak at 10 games in all competitions, though they now can lean on a 14-match unbeaten run.
Declan Rice is expected to miss Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa on Tuesday evening after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Rice, who started the game at right-back, picked up a knee issue during the match but was able to play on and remained hopeful of being fit to face Villa.
With the matchup today, both teams will be without some key players due to injuries or suspensions. However, at the last minute, one of the players who will miss the match is Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.