Arsenal finished their 2025 campaign unbeaten at the Emirates this season after a strong 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on December 30. The win capped a perfect home record in the Premier League calendar year and sent the team into 2026 five points clear at the top.
The match started slow. Both sides felt each other out in the first half. Villa came with an 11-game winning run across all competitions. They pressed high and looked dangerous on breaks. Ollie Watkins had a couple of chances but couldn’t score.
Arsenal stayed patient. The breakthrough came right after halftime. A corner from Bukayo Saka caused chaos in the Villa box. Gabriel Magalhaes reacted quickest and bundled the ball in off his thigh for 1-0. He was back from injury and dominated at the back all night.
Just minutes later, Martin Odegaard picked up the ball in midfield and threaded a pass to Martin Zubimendi. The summer signing from Real Sociedad finished coolly and doubled the lead.
Leandro Trossard made it 3-0 with a powerful shot from outside the area. Then substitute Gabriel Jesus, who curled in a beauty for his first goal in months. Watkins grabbed a late one for Villa, but it changed nothing.
Gabriel earned Man of the Match. He thanked God in his interview, like he often does. The defence looked solid without Declan Rice, who missed out injured.
The Emirates crowd loved the second-half display. Chants rang out as Arsenal ended Villa’s streak and got revenge for an earlier loss. Fans left buzzing, with memes already circulating from tunnel celebrations.
Mikel Arteta called it a statement performance. His side showed control and ruthlessness when it mattered. Unai Emery admitted Villa lost focus after the break.
This result means Arsenal stayed unbeaten at home in the Premier League throughout 2025. They won most and drew a few, conceding little. The fortress felt strong again.
Heading into the new year, the Gunners sit top. Five points ahead of Manchester City. Liverpool and others chase. Title talk grows louder. Arsenal play Bournemouth away next, then host Liverpool. Tough tests ahead. But ending 2025 this way gives confidence.
Arsenal finish their 2025 𝐔𝐍𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐍 season at the Emirates!
Arsenal 5-0 Leeds 
Arsenal 1-1 Man City 
Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos
Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid
Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace
Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford
Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (8-7 pens)
Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa
A 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 first part of the season for the Gunners now the second leg awaits.
