The Gunners were on the losing side in both meetings against Villa last season and they will be aiming to change the tide.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

David Raya is the Gunners' undisputed starter in goal and he had a brilliant opener against Wolves with two key saves. He is expected to start once more.

In front of him, Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba are nailed-on starters in central defence. The same can be said about Ben White at right-back.

However, we anticipate a change in the left-back position with Jurrien Timber coming in for Oleksandr Zinchenko , who lost possession 11 times versus Wolves .

Thomas Partey had a nervous outing in the curtain-raiser and lost possession in his own half on a couple of occasions. He could be replaced by Jorginho.

The rest of the line-up should stay the same. Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will complete the midfield. The former could start in a more defensive role alongside Jorginho.

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are expected to continue on the right and left wing respectively with Kai Havertz leading the attack ahead of Gabriel Jesus who is injured again.

Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Havertz.

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