Aston Villa reinforced their push up the Premier League table with a commanding 3-1 home victory against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on Saturday.
Aston Villa have moved early in the January transfer window by completing the signing of teenage Brazilian winger Alysson Edward from Gremio, adding another option to Unai Emery's attacking group.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has shed light on why he did not exchange handshakes with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after his side's 4-1 Premier League defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Arsenal ended the year in emphatic fashion as Mikel Arteta's side thrashed Aston Villa 4-1 at Emirates Stadium to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta will lead Arsenal into a demanding test against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium, as the two sides meet for the second time in December with momentum and pressure firmly in play.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has said fitness concerns shaped his decisions on Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella, with attention now on Tuesday's Premier League match against Bournemouth after the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.