Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in a Premier League matchup on December 9, 2023. John McGinn's early goal in the 7th minute sealed Villa's record 15th consecutive home win. The triumph pushed Villa to third place with 35 points, while Arsenal held onto second with 36 points. Manager Unai Emery stressed that it is too early to consider Villa as title contenders despite this significant win.