Aston Villa v Arsenal: Confirmed team news as key trio return for Gunners
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Aston Villa v Arsenal: Confirmed team news as key trio return for Gunners
"Arsenal have the chance to pull eight points clear at the top of the Premier League - for a few hours at least - when they visit Aston Villa. The Gunners, who beat Brentford on Wednesday night, open the weekend action with a trip to Villa Park to face a home side who showed their mettle by hitting back from 2-0 down to win 4-3 at Brighton."
"Goalkeeper Emi Martinez is back after missing the game at Brighton with a back injury. Midfielder Ross Barkley and defender Tyrone Mings are out until 2026 with injuries. Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers; WatkinsSubs: Bizot, Lindelof, Digne, Garcia, Bogarde, Hemmings, Buendia, Malen, Sancho ARSENAL TEAM NEWS Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber all return after being rested for the Brentford game. Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli and Cristhian Mosquera drop to the bench."
Arsenal can move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win at Aston Villa this lunchtime. Arsenal beat Brentford on Wednesday and have Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber returning after being rested. Aston Villa recovered from 2-0 down to beat Brighton 4-3 and arrive on a six-game winning run in all competitions. Emi Martinez is back for Villa, while Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings are sidelined until 2026. Starting lineups list Watkins leading Villa and Merino leading Arsenal’s forward line, with several noted substitutes on both benches.
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