Arsenal gets an early boost ahead of their game against Aston Villa

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·4 December 2025

Arsenal gets an early boost ahead of their game against Aston Villa

Arsenal have received an encouraging piece of early news ahead of their upcoming match against Aston Villa at the weekend. The Gunners are preparing to meet a Villa side in impressive form, a team that have often proved difficult opponents when Arsenal have needed a crucial victory. On several previous occasions the Villans have disrupted Arsenal’s momentum and they will certainly welcome the opportunity to do so once more.

After a difficult opening to the season, Villa have climbed to third place in the league standings and have secured victories in each of their last four league fixtures. Their recent performances place them among the most in form clubs in the division and they will feel confident of causing problems when they host the Gunners in a few days.

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Villa’s Form and Arsenal’s Challenge

Arsenal understand the scale of the task that awaits them, particularly given Villa’s strong record and the intensity with which Unai Emery’s side have been playing. Their ability to maintain pressure and punish defensive lapses has been a key element of their rise up the table. For Arsenal this match represents both a test of resilience and an opportunity to reinforce their position near the top.

Even so, the Gunners will welcome one of the latest fitness updates emerging from Villa Park. It appears that Emi Martinez may not be available for the fixture. Martinez, who previously played for Arsenal before establishing himself as one of the world’s leading goalkeepers at Villa, experienced discomfort during the warm up for the recent match against Brighton. His unexpected withdrawal has cast uncertainty over his availability for the upcoming encounter.

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Fitness Concerns for Martinez

Although the severity of the issue remains unclear, Martinez was visibly troubled, prompting immediate medical attention. Speaking as cited by Standard Sport, Unai Emery explained, “He was feeling pain in his back. He couldn’t even do a warm-up normally. We have Marco, who is a fantastic guy and professional.”

The development provides Arsenal with a potential advantage, although Villa remain a formidable opponent regardless of their goalkeeping situation.

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