Aston Villa host Arsenal on Saturday in a battle of two of the Premier League’s form teams.
Unai Emery’s men have now won four games on the trot and came out on top in a thriller at Brighton on Wednesday, roaring back from 2-0 down to lead 4-2 and clinging on for a 4-3 win, with Ollie Watkins scoring a brace and looking back to his best.
Meanwhile league leaders Arsenal comfortably saw off Brentford at the Emirates, coming back in style after dropping points in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Mikel Arteta’s side have a five-point lead over chasers Manchester City, with Villa one point further back in third, hot on the Gunners’ heels after a remarkable turnaround following their early-season slump.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Aston Villa v Arsenal?
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park on Saturday 6 December, with kick-off at 12.30pm.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month.
Confirmed line-ups
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins.
Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Timber, Hincapie, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Merino, Eze.
Team news
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has made just two changes to the side that earned a dramatic win over Brighton last time out. In goal, Marco Bizot comes put for the returning Emi Martinez, while in the attacking positions, Evan Guessand makes way for Youri Tielemans, who is supported by John McGinn and Morgan Rogers.
Mikel Arteta has made three changes to the side that eased to the win over Brentford, with Jurrien Timber replacing Cristhian Mosquera in the only defensive change.
The midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Martin Zubimendi continues, while Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze return to the wings in place of Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli.
