Arsenal will look to construct on their North London derby victory as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa go to the Emirates.
The Gunners proceed their pursuit of Premier League leaders, having closed the hole behind the Reds to 4 factors with their 2-1 win over rivals Spurs on Wednesday.
Villa have began 2025 impressively with three straight wins in all competitions, the most recent a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Everton, and stay within the race for European qualification this season.
Their final go to to Arsenal noticed them finish the Gunners’ title hopes final season with a memorable 2-0 victory in North London in April, with Emery successful two of his final three video games towards his former aspect.
Try the crew information for Saturday’s late sport beneath.
Arsenal crew information
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
🤝 Lewis-Skelly continues at left-back
🔙 Martinelli returns to the fold
💪 Havertz leads the roadLet’s do that, Gooners 👊
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 18, 2025
William Saliba is a key absentee for the Gunners with a “minor difficulty” as Thomas Partey comes into the again 4 alongside Jurrien Timber, Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelley.
Gabriel Martinelli returns to the XI rather than Raheem Sterling, with Mikel Merino coming into midfield.
Arsenal beginning XI: Raya; Partey, Timber, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Merino, Rice; Odegaard, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz
Subs: Neto,Tierney, Zinchenko, Kiwior, Kacurri, Jorginho, Butler-Oyedeji, Kabi, Sterling
Aston Villa crew information
This night’s crew to tackle Arsenal 👊#ARSAVL pic.twitter.com/xTzduD2fTD
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 18, 2025
Villa have made one change to the XI that beat Everton with Ian Maatsen changing Lucas Digne at left-back.
Aston Villa beginning XI: Martinez; Money, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Kamara; Tielemans, Ramsey, Rogers; Watkins
Subs: Olsen, Gauci, Bogarde, Nedeljkovic, Digne, Buendia, Bailey, Malen, Duran
