When Arsenal travels to Aston Villa on Saturday, they will be looking to avenge their setback to Liverpool on Wednesday.
Arsenal can get their top four ambitions back on track when they meet Aston Villa at Villa Park this lunchtime. Mikel Arteta has picked an unchanged line-up for the last four Premier League games, but he may make a handful of changes after the midweek setback to Liverpool. Arteta is expected to play at 12.30 p.m. today, according to Express Sport's picks.
Ramsdale's goalkeeper
Aaron Ramsdale was "gutted" following the defeat to Liverpool, according to Arteta. Diogo Jota's opening goal at the Emirates was a goalkeeper error.
Ramsdale, who has been named one of Arsenal's best players this season, will need to recover swiftly from his error. On Wednesday, Bernd Leno was seen warming up in the second half of the encounter, but Ramsdale finished the game to allay any fitness concerns.
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News from the Arsenal squad: Mikel Arteta may make a few changes for the match against Aston Villa. (Photo courtesy of BUILDLINEUP/ARSENAL)
Defending - Tierney, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel
Both of Liverpool's goals might be attributed to Cedric Soares. The Portugal star has been impressive in recent weeks, but he may have been exposed against strong competition.
If Takehiro Tomiyasu is unable to return, he will retain his position. Tomiyasu might play at Villa Park, according to Arteta, and he could be thrown straight back in if that happens.
Following a good first season at Arsenal, Ben White was called up to the England squad this week. The two slots on the left side of defense will be filled by Gabriel and Kieran Tierney.
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News from the Arsenal squad: Mikel Arteta has switched to a 4-3-3 system (Image: BUILDLINEUP)
Odegaard, Partey, and Xhaka play in the midfield.
Arteta is unlikely to divide up the midfield that has been so effective recently. In a deep-lying position, Thomas Partey has put together a streak of strong performances.
Granit Xhaka has a powerful engine, and Arteta has no qualms about playing him several times a week. Martin Odegaard was taken out in the second half against Liverpool, so a brief rest could boost his chances of starting this game.
Saka, Lacazette, and Martinelli are on the attack.
Gabriel Martinelli's exclusion is not a knock against him. Trent Alexander-Arnold was beaten to a pulp by him, and he didn't stop until the last whistle.
Arteta will be wary of overworking the 20-year-old and may want to rest him right away. If Martinelli is left out, Emile Smith Rowe is the most likely replacement.
Bukayo Saka wasn't at his best against Liverpool, but if he's available, he'll start. Unless Arteta feels bold and wants to give Eddie Nketiah an opportunity, Alexandre Lacazette should stay up top.
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