Arsenal need a pick-me-up after failing to win their past three as Unai Emery’s brittle backline continue to display a technical prowess akin to David Dunn executing a rabona. Aston Villa could provide just that. In their last five meetings Arsenal have won five, scored 18 and conceded none. Dean Smith’s side are well drilled and boast two clean sheets from three matches since losing their first two back in the top flight. Graham Searles
Sunday 4.30pm
Venue Emirates Stadium
Last season n/a
Referee Jon Moss
This season G3 Y9 R1 3.33 cards/game
Odds H 4-9 A 7-1 D 4-1
ARSENAL
Subs from Martínez, Macey, Holding, Mustafi, Chambers, Mavropanos, Willock, Torreira, Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Nelson, Saka, Bellerín, Tierney
Doubtful Bellerín (match fitness), Tierney (match fitness)
Injured Lacazette (ankle, Oct)
Suspended None
Discipline Y12 R0
Form WWLDD
Leading scorer Aubameyang 5
ASTON VILLA
Subs from Steer, Davis, Hourihane, Lansbury, Konsa, Elmohamady, Targett, Hause, Douglas Luiz, El Ghazi
Doubtful Targett (thigh)
Injured Chester (thigh, 28 Sep), Kodjia (cheek, Oct)
Suspended None
Discipline Y8 R1
Form LLWLD
Leading scorers Douglas Luiz, El Ghazi, McGinn, Wesley 1