After a mixed first few seasons at Arsenal, Xhaka evolved into a fan favourite under the leadership of Mikel Arteta, becoming a crucial part of the midfield in a side that went from potential mid-table dwellers to European spot, and later title, challengers.

Mikel Merino has impressed as a makeshift striker, but does he deserve to start regularly over Viktor Gyökeres?

This article was originally published on www.paininthearsenal.com as Anne Hathaway just said what every Arsenal fan is thinking right now.

An emphatic defeat of a title rival answered many of the questions that had been bubbling up around Mikel Arteta's side

Pep Guardiola questioned whether the Premier League title race was only a two-horse, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.

It'll be a colossal six-pointer in the Premier League title race to close out 2025 on Tuesday when leaders Arsenal host 3rd-place (and surging) Aston Villa in north London. For live updates and highlights throughout Arsenal vs Aston Villa, check out PST's live blog coverage below.

Arsenal demolish Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium to deliver a statement win in the Premier League title race. Four goals in the second half - from Gabriel, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus - move Mikel Arteta's side five points clear at the summit. Ollie… pic.twitter.com/xRNTMhosVM

League-leaders Arsenal face third-place Aston Villa in high-stakes clash at the Emirates Stadium. Tune in for live updates.

Premier League-leading Arsenal made quite a statement in the title race with a dominant 4-1 win over third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in London, snapping the visitors’ 11-match winning streak.

Premier League leaders Arsenal hammered Aston Villa 4-1 to secure a statement win on Tuesday as they closed out 2025 in style.

Pep Guardiola accepted a point as Man City lost ground to Arsenal in the Premier League title race after being held to a goalless draw by Sunderland on Thursday night. City failed to score as their