Overview
- Kick-off is 12:30 GMT at Villa Park, with live coverage on TNT Sports in the UK and on USA Network/Universo in the United States.
- Arsenal start Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Eze, Merino.
- William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Cristhian Mosquera are out, so Jurrien Timber partners Piero Hincapié at centre-back.
- Declan Rice is passed fit in midfield, Mikel Merino leads the line, and the bench includes Viktor Gyökeres and Leandro Trossard; Gabriel Jesus is not involved.
- Emi Martínez starts for Villa after a late fitness doubt, with Ollie Watkins up front, as third-placed Villa seek to cut Arsenal’s five-point lead after six straight wins in all competitions.