Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results

Arsenal aim for victory over Villa to boost Premier League title charge after stirring win over Tottenham

Prologue

Despite a miserable week that saw Mikel Arteta's side lose in two cup competitons, including being knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties against Manchester United last weekend, the Gunners showed their mettle to beat Spurs in a thrilling victory in the North London derby. 

Despite falling behind, Arsenal staged a remarkable recovery to beat their bitter rivals 2-1, with Leandro Trossard firing home the winner. 

With Liverpool being held 1-1 at a raucous City Ground on Tuesday, the Reds' lead at the top of the Premier League table was cut to four points, with Arnie Slot's side's game in hand set to be the Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park next month. 

Raheem Sterling has started Arsenal’s last two games on the right wing and could be set for his third sucessive start on Saturday.

Gabi Martinelli could return to the starting lineup after being benched during the victory over Spurs. Kai Havertz is set to lead the line while the Gunners search for striking options in the January transfer market 

Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Aston Villa is set for 530pm kick-off time on Saturday (January 18) at the Emirates Stadium 

Where to watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa

TV channel:

The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Live stream:

Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa team news

Arsenal 

The Gunners will be without long-term injury victims Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Bukayo Saka, as well as Ethan Nwaneri, and now Gabriel Jesus, who picked up a serious ACL issue during the FA Cup defeat.

Aston Villa

Ross Barkley is expected to be out until February while long-term injury absentees Diego Carlos and Jaden Philogene remain sidelined 

Ted McGinn is battling a thigh injury while Pau Torres is dealing with a foot problem. 

Head to head 

Played: 196

Arsenal wins: 88

Draws: 45 

Aston Villa wins: 71