Arsenal face a significant challenge as they prepare to take on Aston Villa this evening, a match widely regarded as one of the toughest tests they will encounter this year. The clash represents the final game of 2025 for both sides, adding further importance as each team looks to finish the year on a positive note.Both clubs will approach the match with a strong desire to secure all three points and capitalise on the opportunities they create. Arsenal have invested considerable effort throughout the season to establish themselves as one of the teams capable of achieving success by the end of the campaign. Their overall form reflects a side that is competitive, but this contest will provide a clear measure of their progress.A major test for ArsenalMikel Arteta continues to work diligently to ensure his squad meets expectations, and this fixture represents the kind of challenge that can define a team’s credentials. Arsenal are fully aware of how difficult Aston Villa have been to overcome in recent meetings, particularly given Villa’s impressive run of results.Villa have beaten every top four side this season except Liverpool, a statistic that underlines the scale of the task facing Arsenal. There is a real possibility that the Gunners could be defeated by Villa for a second time this term, a scenario they will be desperate to avoid.(Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)Villa’s form and recent historyThe visitors arrive on the back of an exceptional sequence of results, having won 11 consecutive matches. That run highlights their confidence and consistency, and they will be keen to extend it further. Arsenal, however, understand that it is its responsibility to halt that momentum, as anything less than a win would be considered insufficient.Recent home form against Villa offers little reassurance. Arsenal have failed to win their last two home matches against them, losing one of those encounters. As a result, the Gunners must produce a significantly improved performance compared to recent weeks if they are to overcome Unai Emery’s side and close the year on a high note.PredictionArsenal 1-0 Aston Villa______________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal v Aston Villa Match Preview and Prediction30 December 2025, 10:00Will Arsenal sell players in January?30 December 2025, 9:00Mikel Arteta admits Aston Villa are in great shape ahead of their meeting29 December 2025, 23:00The post Arsenal v Aston Villa Match Preview and Prediction appeared first on Just Arsenal News.