Arsenal – B
The Gunners have been the side to push Manchester City every inch of the way over the last two seasons, so the disappointment among their fans that they haven’t been able to fully capitalise on City’s downturn in fortunes in palpable.
A lengthy injury to Martin Odegard and a lack of creativity from the rest of the midfield during his absence has been Arsenal’s main problem but they’ve suffered from a lack of consistency and disciplinary issues also.
They have turned things around since the return of Odegard, winning four and drawing three of the seven games he’s featured in since the start of November, but their over reliance on him speaks to bigger issues.
Aston Villa – B+
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