Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries
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Arsenal will look to build on their encouraging north London derby victory when they face Aston Villa next in the Premier League on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tottenham in midweek to end their three-game winless run in all competitions.
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And with Liverpool held to a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, the Gunners are now just four points off the current league leaders. Arsenal face a quick turnaround before this weekend’s tricky clash and are unlikely to have any positive injury news ahead of Saturday’s match.
Before Wednesday’s win against Spurs, Arsenal confirmed that striker Gabriel Jesus will face a lengthy spell on the sidelines having suffered a cruciate ligament injury to his knee. The Brazilian had enjoyed a return to goalscoring form in the past month but is not surely set to miss the rest of the season as he prepares to undergo surgery.
Jesus’ injury adds to Arsenal’s troubles in the attacking third, with Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri both still sidelined with their respective issues. In their absence, Raheem Sterling has started Arsenal’s last two games on the right wing and could be set for his third straight start on Saturday.
Gabriel Martinelli could return to the starting lineup after being benched against Spurs, while the under-pressure Kai Havertz may still lead the line as Arsenal search for striking reinforcements in the transfer window. Arsenal are not currently hampered by injuries in central midfield and Arteta may opt to keep the same trio as he started against Tottenham.
