Overview
- Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates, with Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Jesus scoring in a performance that showcased squad depth.
- Declan Rice sat out after his knee swelled from a kick at Brighton, and Arteta said the swelling must reduce before he can be considered for Bournemouth.
- Gabriel was substituted as a precaution with cramp, and he reportedly said he felt fine, with expectations of availability this weekend.
- Riccardo Calafiori is under assessment after an aggravated training issue, with a possible return targeted for the Liverpool match next week.
- Cristhian Mosquera remains out for weeks with a complicated ankle problem, and teenager Max Dowman is not expected back before February.