"They are clear favourites to win the league. We are only fighting to compete as well as possible, which is very difficult. At the beginning of the season, we were targeting being in the European positions. Our poor start gave us frustration. We were not performing well and getting points. We played at home against Wolves and it was very difficult to beat them. We did not feel like favourites against Wolves, Brighton or Arsenal."
"Marco Bizot is on standby to start again if needed. Midfielder Ross Barkley and defender Tyrone Mings are out until 2026 with injury. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus returned as an unused substitute against Brentford after 11 months out with a knee injury, but centre-back Gabriel remains absent with a thigh issue sustained while playing for Brazil in a friendly against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium."
Arsenal lead the league by five points and play Aston Villa in the early Saturday kick-off. Aston Villa sit third after winning their last four league games. Villa manager Unai Emery called Arsenal clear favourites and said Villa must be humble, address weaknesses and use their power. Villa await goalkeeper Emi Martinez's fitness after a back injury, with Marco Bizot on standby. Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings are out until 2026. Gabriel Jesus returned as an unused substitute after 11 months out with a knee injury, while centre-back Gabriel remains sidelined with a thigh issue. Kick-off is 12:30 GMT with TNT Sports 1 covering UK TV.
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