Arsenal continue their brutal run of difficult games as they meet Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium in a weekend Premier League clash on Saturday.
The Gunners will sense an opportunity with leaders Liverpool having dropped points in two straight matches, but it comes at a time when Arsenal themselves are struggling somewhat with form and fitness.
Having failed to win in three straight themselves across all competitions prior to Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham, Mikel Arteta’s side are also facing an injury crisis up front. Fans have begged the club to bolster the attacking ranks in recent transfer windows, but they’ve largely ignored those cries.
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Now without Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, and the newly injured Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal must find solutions both internally and externally to keep themselves in the title race.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, sit eighth in the league standings as they battle on multiple fronts. They have won just two of their past five in Premier League action, but a spirited late comeback last time out against West Ham in the FA Cup could give them a much-needed confidence boost.
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Arsenal vs. Aston Villa lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
After news came out that Gabriel Jesus suffered an ACL injury, Arsenal have been left with just four healthy forwards, with many of them in poor form. The Brazilian joins Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri on the shelf.
The full-back position is thin as well, with Takehiro Tomiyasu out for another few weeks, Ben White in the same boat, and Riccardo Calafiori having picked up a slight knee issue that may require a fitness test to be available for this match.
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly — Odegaard, Jorginho, Merino — Sterling, Havertz, Martinelli
Injured: Jesus (ACL), Saka (hamstring), Nwaneri (muscle), Tomiyasu (knee), White (knee), Calafiori (knee)
Suspended: None
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From a relative perspective, Aston Villa have enjoyed success in the fitness department this season compared to clubs such as Arsenal. However, they have had a few players suffer injuries in recent games, which will influence their weekend lineup.
John McGinn will need time off after suffering a minor hamstring injury, while Ross Barkley is also staring at a few weeks on the sidelines after going down early in the recent win over West Ham.
Pau Torres suffered an ankle injury and will need until March to make his way back, but Diego Carlos is eyeing a possible return in this match if he can make a recovery. Emi Martinez has already returned from a brief absence and will be fit to play.
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): E. Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen — Kamara, Tielemans — Bailey, Onana, Rogers — Watkins
Injured: McGinn (hamstring), Barkley (calf), Torres (ankle), Carlos (foot)
Suspended: None
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC, Universo | Fubo USA, Peacock, NBC Sports app, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go, Now TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV |
