Arsenal are aiming to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool this Saturday when they face Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will need a favour from Brentford earlier in the day if they are to edge closer to Liverpool in the table,

Leon Bailey is expected to return to the starting line-up, while Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, and John McGinn remain sidelined due to injuries. Diego Carlos’s availability is still uncertain, but goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been declared fit to play.

Gunners writers decide how they think Mikel Arteta should line his side up for their Premier League clash against Aston Villa

Arsenal are back in action at The Emirates on Wednesday for the North London Derby, after suffering a bitter defeat to Manchester United in the FA cup.

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leader Liverpool to four points after a 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s team took advantage of Liverpool’s draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday,

Predicted Arsenal XI to face Aston Villa. Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Sterling, Havertz, Martinelli. Where to watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa