| League leaders Arsenal take on third-placed Aston Villa, who, thanks to an outstanding run, are now only three points behind the Londoners. Across all competitions, Unai Emery's side have won eleven consecutive matches. Just on Saturday evening, Aston Villa came back from a halftime deficit to win 2-1 at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, underlining their excellent form. However, their still very defensive and timid performance, especially in the first 45 minutes, provided enough evidence to suggest that Arsenal are still the favorites in the top-of-the-table clash against Aston Villa. It is important to mention, however, that clear victories have been the exception rather than the rule for the Premier League leaders so far this season. In many cases, two goals were enough to secure the win. Given that Ollie Wakltkins and company even turning around matches where they were arguably the underdogs, a certain degree of risk naturally remains with a potential bet on a home win. In light of this, the odds for Arsenal to secure a victory against Aston Villa are too low to be considered a worthwhile bet. |
