London, Dec 29 (NationPress) The Premier League leaders, Arsenal, are set to host the in-form Aston Villa in what promises to be the highlight of Tuesday's six-match lineup as the busy Christmas and New Year season continues.

Arsenal heads into this clash following a shaky 2-1 victory at home against Brighton, where goalkeeper David Raya showcased an impressive performance with several crucial saves. Midfielder Declan Rice had to step in as an emergency right-back, and coach Mikel Arteta may opt to include Gabriel Jesus in the starting eleven to inject some freshness into the squad, according to reports from Xinhua.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins emerged as the star of the match after coming off the bench to score two goals, helping Unai Emery's team turn around a lackluster first-half performance and secure a 2-1 away win against Chelsea.

This victory keeps Aston Villa firmly in third place, riding high on 11 consecutive wins across all competitions. A win at the Emirates Stadium would place them level on points at the top, just ahead of Manchester City, who are scheduled to visit Sunderland on New Year's Day.

Chelsea's defeat against Aston Villa has left the south London club trailing Arsenal by 13 points, currently sitting fifth after a disappointing stretch of just one win in their last five league matches, with only one league victory in December.

With Liverpool overtaking them for fourth place, coach Enzo Maresca is in dire need of a morale boost as his team prepares to face Bournemouth, who suffered a 4-0 defeat at Brentford last Saturday. Coach Andoni Iraola is dealing with a disorganized defense and ongoing speculation about a potential exit for winger Antoine Semenyo.

Manchester United will take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at home, presenting an opportunity for consecutive victories at Old Trafford. Former Wolves player Matheus Cunha will face his old team, showcasing what they might be missing.

Nottingham Forest's coach Sean Dyche will aim for three points and revenge against former club Everton when they come to the City Ground. Everton has shown significant improvement under David Moyes during his second tenure, while Dyche has managed to restore some stability at Nottingham Forest following a turbulent 39 days under Ange Postecoglou.

Burnley managed to secure a draw against Everton but remains in need of improvement, having gone nine matches without a win, as they prepare to face a Newcastle United side that has recently struggled for intensity.

Finally, West Ham will host an erratic Brighton squad, as Nuno Espirito Santo seeks to end a streak of three consecutive losses to avoid falling deeper into the relegation zone.