Mikel Arteta plots Aston Villa revenge and wants Arsenal to make them 'suffer'Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants fellow Premier League contenders Aston Villa to "suffer" at the Emirates Stadium after winning the reverse fixture earlier this monthView 2 Images Aston Villa snatched victory against Arsenal in the final minute of added-on time (Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to make Aston Villa “suffer” as he seeks revenge for their “cruel” defeat to their title rivals earlier this month. Goals from Matt Cash and Emi Buendia ended the Gunners’ 17-match unbeaten run at Villa Park on December 6. ‌And Unai Emery ’s side extended their winter hot streak to 11 consecutive wins with victory at Chelsea. Now Villa visit the Emirates seeking a victory to draw level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. He was replaced by Gabriel Jesus after 71 minutes and Arteta must now decide whether to start the Brazilian against Villa.

Source: Daily Mirror December 29, 2025 18:46 UTC