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Arsenal v Aston Villa: match preview

Arsenal v Aston Villa
Arsenal v Aston Villa: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Photograph: Guardian

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

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