'Emery will ignore Villa's growing title influence even if they win at Arsenal' Arsenal v Aston Villa (Tues, 20:15 GMT]Nick MashiterBBC Sport football news reporterUnai Emery was sitting behind a new desk in the media room at Bodymoor Heath for Monday's news conference. They go to Arsenal tomorrow just three points behind the Premier League leaders having won their last eight top-flight games in a club record equalling run of 11 consecutive victories. Emery continues to play down Villa's title chances and he will do that during the second half of the season, even if his men maintain their red-hot form. It is in his nature to deflect those questions and control the narrative to ensure the pressure remains off his players. They could win at the Emirates - setting a new club record of consecutive wins - and Emery will still try to ignore Villa's growing influence in the title race.

Source: BBC December 29, 2025 15:20 UTC