by Arsenal host Aston Villa in the Premier League for Sunday’s late kick-off as they look to leapfrog Manchester City and Liverpool to regain top spot in the table.
The Gunners are full of confidence after a 3-0 win over Brighton last weekend but know they cannot drop the points with the title race on such a knife edge. City thrashed Luton 5-1 on Saturday to move ahead of their rivals and Mikel Arteta’s men must respond this evening.
Today’s encounter will not be easy, however. Aston Villa have been fine all season and were the only team in the Premier League to win in European competitions during the week.
They are battling Spurs for fourth place, and a potential Champions League spot, going into the closing stages of the season. Tottenham’s win against Newcastle yesterday would see Villa move three points clear if they win at the Emirates.
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Arsenal vs Aston Villa LIVE
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Arsenal host Aston Villa in the Premier League with kick-off at 4.30pm
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The Gunners will regain first place with a win
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Aston Villa hope to move back into fourth place
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Arteta ‘super excited’ as Arsenal enter crucial run
12:31 , Jamie Braidwood
Here we are again. How can Arsenal respond to the challenge of playing behind Manchester City and Liverpool this weekend?
Mikel Arteta wants his team to give even more as his side look to lift their first league title since 2004.
“We can be in the semi-finals of the Champions League and top of the Premier League so every game is going to define our future,” he said.
“They’re excited about what we’re doing, how the team is performing, winning games, they want more.
“We know the task and the challenge before us and how good we have to be to win but we will try.”
Arsenal vs Aston Villa betting tips: Premier League picks, predictions and free bets
12:20 , Jamie Braidwood
With both of their Premier League title rivals playing in front of them this weekend, Arsenal could drop from first to third ahead of kick-off against Aston Villa on Sunday evening (4.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event).
The Gunners moved to the summit of the Premier League following their 3-0 win over Brighton last week, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference after the Reds drew against Manchester United.
Manchester City are just one point behind and will have their first crack at putting the pressure on their rivals against Luton on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta’s men played out a 2-2 win at the weekend in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich. Mistakes cost the Gunners as Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane fired Bayern ahead after Bukayo Saka’s opener before Leandro Trossard leveled the tie.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa betting tips: Premier League picks, predictions and free bets
Arsenal vs Aston Villa – team news soon
12:18 , Jamie Braidwood
Predicted line bar
Arsenal XI: Raya: White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorginho, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Jesus
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Tielemans, Iroegbunam, Rogers; McGinn; Watkins
How can I watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa?
12:17 , Jamie Braidwood
When?
Arsenal vs Aston Villa kicks off at 4.30pm BST on Sunday 14 April 2024 at the Emirates.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sport Main Event with coverage starting at 4pm. Subscribers can stream via the SkyGo app and website.
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Arsenal vs Aston Villa – team news soon
12:16 , Jamie Braidwood
Mikel Arteta said his side had some fitness issues after the 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich, but he was hopeful Jurrien Timber would be the only member of his squad unavailable.
Villa will be without the suspended Douglas Luiz, who picked up his 10th booking of the season and will miss the next two games. Clement Lenglet missed the game against Lille with a “minor” injury and joined Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, Emi Buendia, Boubacar Kamara and Jacob Ramsey on the absentee list.
Good evening
12:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal will be hoping to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table when they host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The Gunners overtook Liverpool thanks to a 3-0 away win over Brighton but they only have a better goal difference buffer which means they can’t afford to drop points. The Reds play Crystal Palace earlier in the day and could jump ahead of Mikel Arteta’s side who will be focused on their own plan against a tricky Aston Villa side.
Villa come into the match locked in a tight battle for fourth place with Tottenham. Spurs went ahead of Unai Emery’s midfield side after they drew against Brentford but have had a tougher run at the end of the season. If Villa can take points away from the Gunners this evening they will be in a position to challenge for the Champions League in the remaining games.
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