Showdown: Aston Villa host Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday
Arsenal Football Newsletter
Arsenal could extend their lead atop the Premier League to eight points with a win away to Aston Villa this afternoon.
The Gunners take to Birmingham in the early Saturday kick-off, but a number of Mikel Arteta’s men are doubts for the trip.
Speaking on Friday, the Spaniard said he was unsure whether Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, or Leandro Trossard would be fit to feature.
The door is ajar, then, for Unai Emery’s men to nick a win while the Gunners are not quite at full strength.
Things are not so rosy for the hosts, though. Emi Martinez could stand to miss the match after he pulled out of the lineup to face Brighton with a back problem.
Villa overcame his absence to eke out a narrow 4-3 victory at the AmEx Community Stadium, with Ollie Watkins’ brace ultimately making the difference.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 11.30am GMT ahead of the 12.30pm GMT kick-off.
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Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights at full time, with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.