Aston Villa ended Arsenal’s 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions on Saturday, Dec. 6, to move within just three points of the Gunners in the English Premier League.

The 2-1 win over Arsenal had an instant effect in the markets, as the price of the Aston Villa Fan Token ($AVL) increased by 50%, while close to $1 million in trade volume flooded into $AVL.

The price surge carried $AVL to a high not witnessed since October, while the influx of trade volume was the largest seen since May 2024.

Aston Villa Fan Token ($AVL) Gains 50%

From a daily low of $0.11 just prior to kickoff on Dec. 6, the spot price of the Aston Villa Fan Token ($AVL) increased to $0.165 in the hours following the 2-1 win over Arsenal.

The price surge amounted to 50% gains in less than 24 hours, and was accompanied by a monumental increase to $AVL trade volume, which increased from $60,000, to over $980,000 in the same time period.

Aston Villa have now won their last seven games in all competitions, and have lost just one of their last 12 (9W, 2D) in the Premier League.

The $AVL token price has closely mirrored Villa’s on-field performances, and is now up 87% since Nov. 21.

Meanwhile, the influx of trade volume on Dec. 6 was the largest witnessed since May of 2024.

Villa Cut Arsenal’s Lead at the Top

Villa’s 2-1 win came via a last-gasp 95th-minute goal by Emiliano Buendia in what was one of the most closely-fought matches of the season.

Following the result, Aston Villa are now in third position in the league, just three points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s win over Sunderland leaves City in second place, just two points behind Arsenal.

Greg Thomson: Fan Tokens Market Reporter