Raheem Sterling was drafted into the starting line-up against Tottenham but struggled to impress out wide. He will surely be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli, who has proven himself as a better fit on the right flank.

Arsenal look to make it two home wins in a row when Aston Villa and former manager, Unai Emery, come to town.

Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Ethan Nwaneri (muscle), Ben White (knee) Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), and Gabriel Jesus (ACL) are confirmed absentees while the availability of Riccardo Calafiori is under the radar.

Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League - Arenal unlikely to make major changes from north London derby win

After facing a frustrating defeat against Manchester United, Arsenal bounced back by beating Tottenham Hotspur by 2-1 in the Premier

The Gunners have seen their strongest line-up significantly depleted by an injury crisis that has so far wiped out the likes of Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, Takehri Tomiyasu – all of which are set to be out for some time.

Arsenal continue their brutal run of difficult games as they meet Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium in a weekend Premier League clash on Saturday.

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