London, Dec. 29 -- Premier League leader Arsenal is at home to in-form Aston Villa in the most attractive and decisive of the six matches scheduled for Tuesday as the intense Christmas and New Year schedule continues.

Arsenal goes into the game after an unconvincing 2-1 win at home to Brighton, which saw goalkeeper David Raya make a series of fine saves and ended with Declan Rice as an emergency right-back, and coach Mikel Arteta could bring Gabriel Jesus into his starting line-up as he looks to freshen things up.

Ollie Watkins was Aston Villa's hero as he came on as a second-half substitute to score two goals as Unai Emery's side overcame a poor first half display to win 2-1 away to Chelsea.

That win keeps Aston Villa in third place aft...