They have not lost consecutive home league games against Aston Villa since their first two meetings in the Premier League.

Following a scintilating north London derby win, Arsenal host former boss Unai Emery on Saturday evening as Aston Villa provide a stern Premier League test.

The race for the Premier League title took a twist in midweek after Liverpool dropped points in midweek and Arsenal capitalised by winning the north London derby. Arne Slot’s men have been given another tough away assignment this weekend at Brentford,

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “actively looking” to make signings in attack this month following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.  Saka, 23, underwent surgery on a hamstring injury in December and is expected to return in March.

Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal "passed a test of attitude" after overcoming a difficult week to beat north London rivals Tottenham 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Have we already witnessed the peak years of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal reign? It feels like this Emirates era is heading towards a crossroads, with Arsenal in the middle of a high-stakes game. This will either be one of the greatest seasons in the club’s history - ending a 21-year wait for the Premier League title - or a campaign which ends amid a highly-charged post-season review as to how they squandered their best chance to become champions in two decades.