Arsenal continued their winning streak by defeating Aston Villa in Gameweek 19 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season.
With this victory at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners have held onto top spot in the table.
From Aston Villa’s perspective, this result brought their winning run to an end.
However, their third-place position in the league table remained secure, with a seven-point gap over Liverpool before this gameweek.
Aston Villa looked solid in the first half and showed that they were capable of competing in the match.
There were clear differences between the first and second halves, turning the contest into a tactical battle, particularly in Arsenal’s high press and build-up play.
This Arsenal vs Aston Villa tactical analysis will break down some of Mikel Arteta’s tactical ideas and the key differences between the two halves that secured this important win for Arsenal.
Arsenal Vs Aston Villa Lineups & Formations
Arsenal lined up with a 4-3-3 formation.
David Raya started in goal.
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