Match report

Arsenal Defeats Aston Villa 4-1 in Premier League Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
4–1
FT
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Dec 30, 2025

Arsenal showcased their prowess as they defeated Aston Villa 4-1 in an electrifying Premier League match. Goals from Gabriel Magalhães, Martín Zubimendi, Lyanco Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus powered the Gunners to a convincing win. Despite a late consolation goal by Ollie Watkins for Aston Villa, Arsenal maintained their composure throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal: 4 goals (Gabriel Magalhães, Martín Zubimendi, Lyanco Trossard, Gabriel Jesus)
  • • Aston Villa: 1 goal (Ollie Watkins)
  • • Yellow cards: Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
  • • Substitutions included Jurriën Timber and Benjamin White for Arsenal

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel (D)
  • 5 P. Hincapie (D)
  • 8 M. Odegaard (M)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 23 M. Merino (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (F)
  • 14 V. Gyökeres (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 4 B. White
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 10 E. Eze
  • 11 G. Martinelli
  • 16 C. Norgaard
  • 20 N. Madueke
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martinez (G)
  • 26 L. Bogarde (D)
  • 4 E. Konsa (D)
  • 3 V. Lindelof (D)
  • 12 L. Digne (D)
  • 24 A. Onana (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 19 J. Sancho (M)
  • 27 M. Rogers (M)
  • 10 E. Buendia (M)
  • 11 O. Watkins (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 M. Bizot
  • 64 J. Wright
  • 22 I. Maatsen
  • 16 A. Garcia
  • 56 L. Routh
  • 53 G. Hemmings
  • 7 J. McGinn
  • 17 D. Malen
  • 20 J. Jimoh-Aloba

Timeline

  1. Aston Villa
    45'+2 Aston Villa Card · Yellow Card
    Morgan Rogers
  2. Aston Villa
    46' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Onana · On: J. McGinn
  3. Arsenal
    48' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Magalhães
  4. Arsenal
    52' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Martín Zubimendi · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  5. Aston Villa
    61' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Buendia · On: Andrés García
  6. Aston Villa
    61' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sancho · On: D. Malen
  7. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Trossard · Assist: Jurriën Timber
  8. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal Var · Goal confirmed
    L. Trossard
  9. Arsenal
    73' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Merino · On: C. Norgaard
  10. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Gyökeres · On: Gabriel Jesus
  11. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Magalhães · On: M. Lewis-Skelly
  12. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: L. Trossard
  13. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Jesus
  14. Aston Villa
    81' Aston Villa Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bogarde

    Foul

  15. Aston Villa
    82' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: G. Hemmings
  16. Aston Villa
    82' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Morgan Rogers · On: J. Jimoh-Aloba
  17. Arsenal
    83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Benjamin White
  18. Arsenal
    83' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Saka · On: Noni Madueke
  19. Aston Villa
    90'+7 Aston Villa Card · Yellow Card
    O. Watkins

    Off the ball foul

  20. Aston Villa
    90' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Watkins

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Aston Villa
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 351 416
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 3.04 2.67
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 302 362
Shots Inside Box 17 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in favor of Arsenal early with a goal by Gabriel Magalhães, establishing their dominance.
  • ▸ Aston Villa's late goal by Ollie Watkins brought some relief to the visitors but was not enough to overturn the scoreline.