Premier League leaders Arsenal host third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday in a vital match in the title race. Unai Emery’s side, who are just three points behind the London club in the table, are in sensational form and a victory at the Emirates Stadium would be their 12th in a row in all competitions.

Arsenal have Gabriel back from injury when they resume their Premier League title bid against Brighton. Gabriel has been out since early November with an adductor injury but he was spotted with the Arsenal squad on their pre-match walk on Saturday morning, raising hope he is about to return.

After how they started the 2025-26 season, 2026 has to be the year when they will finally lift a trophy. Their last Premier League title came in 2004, and they are currently leading the standings, even though the gap to their rivals is now quite narrow. There are no more excuses: Arsenal have to win in 2026.

Hurzeler made three changes and changed the system to a back three following the pre-Christmas 0-0 draw at home to Sunderland. Skipper Lewis Dunk returned from a one-match ban. Dunk’s normal centre-back partner, Jan Paul van Hecke, was restored after illness. Gomez, also ruled out against Sunderland through suspension, started on the left flank.

The rapid development of Aleksandar Stankovic at Club Brugge has caught the attention of some of the Premier League’s biggest hitters. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, both Arsenal and