Arsenal trounce Aston Villa in 'great way to end year'
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Arsenal lay down their biggest marker yet in the Premier League title race with a 4-0 thumping of Aston Villa at the Emirates, ending the Lions' marvellous 11-match winning run in all tournaments.
Pundit Chris Sutton hopes Aston Villa “spank” Arsenal in their Premier League meeting to make up for the “abuse” that their boss got from Gunners fans as a result of his spell there. Third-placed Villa take on Premier League leaders Arsenal on Tuesday night. Villa are in sumptuous form, having won their last 11 games in all competitions.
Former Gunner Dan Ballard is set to miss Sunderland’s upcoming game against Manchester City through injury, but he should be back in time to play against Arsenal.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty