Mansion Sports – The 2025/2026 Premier League season brings another compelling fixture as Aston Villa prepares to host Arsenal on Matchweek 15.

The match is scheduled to take place at Villa Park on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 12:30 local time.

Matchweek 15 opens with a top-tier encounter between league leaders Arsenal and Aston Villa, who currently sit in third place.

Arsenal preserved their position at the summit after securing a 2–0 midweek victory over Brentford, while Unai Emery’s side mounted an impressive comeback in a thrilling seven-goal contest against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Here is Mansion Sports’ guide on where to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal in December 2025 so you do not miss any of the action.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Aston Villa

Aston Villa enters the match in their strongest form of the season following a narrow 1–0 victory over Manchester City.

Their resurgence after a shaky start has placed their Champions League aspirations firmly in their own hands.

The dramatic 4–3 win over Brighton showcased Villa’s resilience, overturning a two-goal deficit before maintaining their lead through the final whistle.

Chelsea’s unexpected defeat to Leeds United further boosted Villa’s standing, lifting them to third place — six points behind Arsenal and one behind Manchester City.

The victory also marked Villa’s sixth consecutive win in all competitions and fourth straight in the Premier League.

Their home record at Villa Park is equally impressive, boasting eight consecutive wins while conceding only three goals during that stretch.

Arsenal previously defeated Villa 2–0 at Villa Park in August 2024, followed by a 4–4 draw in their subsequent clash at the Emirates Stadium.

In terms of squad availability, Aston Villa will be without Emiliano Martínez, who sustained a back injury against Brighton. Emery indicated that the first-choice goalkeeper is unlikely to return this weekend.

Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings also remain sidelined until the end of the year, but the rest of the squad is in suitable condition for this high-profile fixture.

Donyell Malen, who scored his fourth goal of the season, is pushing to challenge Evann Guessand for a starting spot, although he faces competition from set-piece specialist Emiliano Buendía.

Arsenal

Brentford’s attempt to frustrate Arsenal with a defensive setup and counter-attacking approach proved ineffective, much like during the Thomas Frank era. The strategy unraveled when Mikel Merino opened the scoring with a first-half header.

Arsenal endured increased pressure in the second half, yet the absence of Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba did not prevent their defence from remaining solid. Bukayo Saka sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal.

The result extended Arsenal’s lead atop the standings to five points after Manchester City had closed the gap with a 5–4 victory over Fulham.

Arsenal has now recorded ten league wins this season and stands as the only team yet to concede double-digit goals, allowing just seven. Their clean sheet was also their first in five matches across all competitions.

Since losing to Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick in August, Arsenal has gone unbeaten in 18 matches in all competitions. They now face the only side with superior form over the past six Premier League gameweeks.

Arsenal continues to deal with injury concerns. Cristhian Mosquera picked up a knee or ankle issue midweek, while Declan Rice is reportedly fine after being withdrawn with a minor calf problem.

Mosquera, Saliba, and Leandro Trossard remain doubtful, while Gabriel Magalhães is expected to be out until Christmas.

Kai Havertz has also suffered a setback in his knee recovery and may not return before the end of the year.

Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal – December 2025

For those looking for where to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal in December 2025, depending on your region, the match can be accessed through the following streaming platforms:

• Fubo
• Discovery+
• Stan Sport
• Star Sports
• beIN Sports
• ESPN
• Disney+
• SuperSport

The match is expected to be high-intensity and full of drama until the final whistle.