Overview
- Emery confirmed Martinez did not train the previous day and that a decision will be made close to kickoff.
- Martinez withdrew from the warm-up at Brighton with a back problem after being named to start, with Marco Bizot stepping in.
- If Martinez is ruled out, Bizot is set to start in goal for Villa.
- Aston Villa will be without Tyrone Mings, who is not expected back until January, and Ross Barkley, who could be sidelined for up to 12 weeks.
- Villa are third in the Premier League on a strong winning run as they host leaders Arsenal on Saturday.