Premier League Archives: 12/2025

Unai Emery has claimed he waited to shake hands with Mikel Arteta after Aston Villa’s defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday, but the video footage tells a different story.

The Premier League have confirmed their match officials for the upcoming round of fixtures, including Arsenal’s game against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa will be without six players for their visit to Arsenal on Tuesday, with three out injured, two suspended, and one at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Aston Villa will be without Matty Cash for their visit to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday due to suspension, following the defender’s yellow card against Chelsea.

Martin Ødegaard explains how Arsenal players manage fitness, recovery and focus during the festive fixture congestion and why preparation matters most.

Brighton expect Danny Welbeck and Jan Paul van Hecke to return, with suspensions ending as Fabian Hürzeler updates his squad ahead of Arsenal.

Alexander Isak suffered a suspected broken leg during Saturday’s win over Tottenham Hotspur, which would rule him out of Liverpool’s upcoming game against Arsenal.

Viktor Gyokeres reflects on his penalty winner at Everton and the importance of keeping focus despite Arsenal returning to the top.

Arsenal beat Everton away to move back to the top of the Premier League at Christmas, responding after Manchester City went briefly ahead.

David Moyes claims Arsenal underpaid for Declan Rice, insisting the midfielder was worth far more than the £100m fee agreed.

Pep Guardiola has suggested he’ll rotate for Manchester City’s League Cup quarter-final on Wednesday, implying the Premier League game at the weekend is more important.

Arsenal’s Wolves win sparks reflection on form, fatigue and belief, as familiar flaws resurface despite another decisive intervention.

Leandro Trossard believes Arsenal should be winning every game at the Emirates Stadium, and he was relieved the Gunners came out on top against Wolves on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal need to share the blame for Viktor Gyokeres’ minimal impact against Wolves on Saturday, arguing the striker needed better service.

Arsenal escape with a late win over Wolves after losing control late on, prompting Mikel Arteta to warn his side about avoidable errors and dropped standards.

Josh Nichols and Marli Salmon were involved in training and gym work at London Colney on Friday, ahead of Arsenal’s first-team match against Wolves this weekend.

The Premier League have confirmed their match official appointments for the upcoming round of fixtures, including Arsenal’s match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Mikel Arteta has provided updates this morning on Arsenal’s injury situation ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A late Villa defeat stings, but injuries, fatigue and fine margins tell a wider story as the title race tightens heading into a brutal December run.

Jurrien Timber admits injuries have made the season harder to manage after Arsenal’s late defeat at Villa Park cut their lead at the top.