However, Mikel Arteta’s side have struggled against Unai Emery’s Villans in the past, and a setback to kick the weekend off would allow the Cityzens to pounce, with Sunderland visiting the Etihad later in the day.

Arsenal lineup vs. Aston Villa: Projected starting XI, team news, injury list with Declan Rice a doubt originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Arsenal head to in-form Aston Villa on Saturday hoping to put further pressure on the chasing pack in the Premier League title race.

The Athletic reported disjointed performances this season had highlighted wider cultural and structural issues with the Arsenal women set-up

Declan Rice injury update as Arsenal handed major boost after new double scare - England midfielder and Cristhian Mosquera both forced off during Brentford win as tough Aston Villa trip looms

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English Premier League leader Arsenal is back at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday to kick off a big day of league action with a match against 12th-place Brentford.