Probable Lineups...

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Ospina, Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Rosicky, Ramsey, Cazorla, Sanchez, Giroud

Arsenal still have quite a lengthy injury list heading into their match with Aston Villa as Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby, Mathieu Debuchy, Danny Welbeck, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all still unavailable. New signing Gabriel Paulista is tipped to start on the bench having only recently completed his switch from Villarreal earlier in the week. Returning stars Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil both netted in the FA Cup victory over Brighton, but may need to wait until they are reintroduced back into the first team. Tomas Rosicky may be given what is only his fourth start this season following his recent rise in form.

Aston Villa (4-3-3): Guzan, Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho, Westwood, Sanchez, Delph, Gil, Benteke, Weimann

Aston Villa only have three major injury concerns with Libor Kozak, Ron Vlaar, and Philippe Senderos all unable for selection while Gabriel Agbonlahor, Joe Cole, and Leandro Bacuna are all still doubts. Key midfielder Fabian Delph, who is also carrying a slight knock is tipped to make the starting 11 for Paul Lambert. Carles Gil could be in line for his first Aston Villa start after netting a goal at the weekend as he is joined by Andreas Weimann on the opposite flank with Christian Benteke attacking down the middle.

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Earlier in the season, Arsenal came away with all three points away at Aston Villa with a 3-0 scoreline, courtesy of a goal from Mesut Ozil and Danny Welbeck, with the third coming from an own goal. Can the Gunners complete the double against their opponents this weekend?

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