On December 31st at 04:15, Arsenal, currently leading with 42 points, will face Aston Villa, who are closely trailing with 36 points. The outcome of this match could significantly impact the title race. Arsenal is on a hot streak, having won five consecutive matches across all competitions. However, their defense faces challenges due to injuries to key players like Kara. Fiori and Timber. Aston Villa, on the other hand, is in outstanding form, boasting an 11-match winning streak, with Watkins in excellent form. Nonetheless, they are also dealing with defensive issues, as Pau Torres is injured. Arsenal's recent performance shows a clear upward trend. In their last 10 matches, Arsenal has won 7, drawn 2 and lost 1. Aston Villa's performance has been very strong, with 10 wins in their last 10 matches. Aston Villa's forwards have a strong scoring ability, but their defense is a concern. The defensive record of Aston Villa is relatively poor. Considering the teams' form and the overall match dynamics, this will be an intriguing Premier League contest. Recommendation: Over 2.75