This Saturday sees a heavyweight Premier League clash as Aston Villa host league leaders Arsenal at Villa Park. The match, kicking off at 12:30pm on Saturday 6th December, pits Unai Emery against his former club in a pivotal top-four encounter.
How to Watch on TV and Online
The fixture will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports. Coverage begins at 11:30am, an hour before the match starts. Subscribers can watch the action unfold on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, or stream it via the TNT Sports App on mobile, tablet, or laptop.
For those unable to catch the game live, highlights will be available shortly after the final whistle on the TNT Sports App and their YouTube channel. The BBC will also feature the match in its traditional Match of the Day highlights programme on Saturday evening.
Form Guide and Head-to-Head Record
Villa head into the match in formidable form, sitting third in the table after a thrilling 4-3 away victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday. Ollie Watkins scored twice in that win, with Amadou Onana and Donyell Malen also on target.
Arsenal, however, remain the team to catch. The Gunners are top of the league and have lost just once this season. Their recent 2-0 win over Brentford showcased their resilience, with manager Mikel Arteta praising his players' "courage" to secure the result.
The historical record favours the visitors slightly. In all meetings, Arsenal have won 88 times to Villa's 71, with 46 matches ending in a draw.
What the Managers Said
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was delighted with his team's performance at Brighton, stating: "The first half was fantastic how we achieved this result... The players responded fantastic."
Meanwhile, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta reflected on his side's latest win, saying: "We needed that extra energy to close it... we had the courage to take the ball under pressure and to start to break their press."
The stage is set for a compelling contest at the iconic Villa Park, a stadium with a capacity of 43,205 that has been the club's home since 1897. With both teams in excellent form, this early Saturday kick-off promises to be a significant moment in the Premier League title race.
