The Swede scored goals for fun in Portugal for Sporting CP. But after a tough baptism of fire at Arsenal, things need to change on both sides to ignite his north London career.

The Premier League meeting between Arsenal and Aston Villa kicks off at 8:15pm on Tuesday 30 December at the Emirates Stadium in London. Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 6:30pm. It will also be available to stream on Sky Go.

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’s meeting with Aston Villa shapes up as one of the standout fixtures of the Premier League season so far.

Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

What could be a shock is exactly which club might have been lobbing the most interest in Neuer — Arsenal FC. However, the German goalkeeping legend was not willing to take the risk and go abroad, which can be a tough journey for young netminders.

Rayan Cherki's late winner at Nottingham Forest keeps Manchester City in touch with Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Arsenal injury update ahead of crucial Aston Villa clashArsenal finish 2025 with Aston Villa at the Emirates on Tuesday, with the visitors three points back after eight straight wins. Bournemouth