Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Arsenal vs Aston Villa on and what time does it start? Arsenal vs Aston Villa will take place on Wednesday 31st August, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Arsenal vs Aston Villa taking place? Arsenal vs Aston Villa will take place at Emirates Stadium in London, England
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal vs Aston Villa? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Aston Villa on in the UK? Arsenal vs Aston Villa will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Arsenal vs Aston Villa in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Arsenal vs Aston Villa live via the BT Sport Player & app
THE LOWDOWN
ARSENAL
- Arsenal left it late over the weekend against Fulham but Gabriel’s bundled winner maintained their 100% record in the Premier League.
- Mikel Arteta had to make changes for the first time this season on Saturday with injuries keeping Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey out of the side, and it remains to be seen whether they return to the fold here.
ASTON VILLA
- It’s three defeats from four Premier League games now for Aston Villa who are playing like they are still in pre-season and questions are starting to be asked of Steven Gerrard in the hot seat.
- Gerrard will hope to have Tyrone Mings available after illness while Emi Buendia could be preferred to Philippe Coutinho here, especially considering the fact that the Brazilian has been experiencing some fatigue.
THE TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Lokonga, Xhaka; Martinelli, Odegaard, Saka; Jesus
UNAVAILABLE: Nelson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Zinchenko (Injured), Partey (Injured), Elneny (Injured)
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Ramsey, Kamara, McGinn; Buendia; Watkins, Bailey
UNAVAILABLE: Carlos (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Mings (Illness), Coutinho (Fatigue), Archer (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
A trip to London to face league-leaders Arsenal is hardly the fixture Steven Gerrard needs right now, with the Aston Villa boss under pressure for the first time since he took over the reigns last November. Arsenal just seem to have that winning mentality right now, with their victory over Fulham on Saturday perhaps the kind of game they wouldn’t have won 12 months ago. They will be determined to keep their winning run going, and against this underperforming Villa side, they can be backed to do just that.
TIP: ARSENAL TO WIN
