Title-chasing Arsenal host Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium in an enormous Premier League encounter.
Victory would return Arsenal to the league summit, while Villa can keep fourth if keep away from defeat or lose by an one-goal margin.
Workforce Information
Gabriel is a doubt for Arsenal after he missed in the future of coaching following their midweek 2-2 draw in opposition to Bayern Munich within the Champions League.
Jurrien Timbers (knee) stays absent.
Villa can be with out Douglas Luiz for this home recreation after he picked up his tenth reserving of their 3-3 draw in opposition to Brentford final weekend, together with his ban non-applicable to their midweek win over Lille within the Europa Convention League.
Clement Lenglet (knock) and Matty Money (hamstring) may very well be obtainable however Jacob Ramsey (foot), Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara (each knee) and Emiliano Buendia (ACL) stay on the side-lines.
When is Kick-Off?
Arsenal host Villa at Emirates Stadium on Sunday 14 April at 4:30pm BST, dwell on Sky Sports activities within the UK.
Stat Assault
- Arsenal have gained 4 of their final 5 conferences in opposition to Aston Villa (W4, L1).
- Villa have gained considered one of their final 5 visits to Arsenal (W1, L4).
- Arsenal have did not maintain a clear sheet of their final 4 residence matches in opposition to Villa, throughout which they scored eight objectives themselves and conceded seven objectives.
- Kai Havertz has been booked in three of Arsenal’s final 4 residence matches (W4), solely avoiding a reserving of their 4-1 win over Newcastle in late February.
- Ollie Watkins has scored 5 objectives in three of his final 4 away appearances for Villa on this season’s Premier League.
Prediction
Having dug deep to grab a draw in opposition to Bayern in midweek after some sloppy defending following their opening purpose, Arsenal can’t afford to drop focus as a result of the league title is their primary precedence however they might want to cut back their errors and play like they did at Brighton final weekend.
Villa in the meantime maintain the benefit in opposition to Lille following a scientific win on Thursday in Europe however they will’t afford to change off domestically right here if need fourth – particularly with Tottenham holding two video games in hand which may very well be key of their struggle for the final Champions League spot.
There’ll nonetheless be rotation amongst each groups but when Villa rating early like they did earlier this season at residence and defensively shut up store, they might get a draw however Arsenal are of their stride and I can see them really having the sting however the first purpose is essential.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa