Leon Bailey is expected to return to the starting line-up, while Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, and John McGinn remain sidelined due to injuries. Diego Carlos’s availability is still uncertain, but goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been declared fit to play.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

The Gunners head into the game following a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Following a scintilating north London derby win, Arsenal host former boss Unai Emery on Saturday evening as Aston Villa provide a stern Premier League test.

Arsenal will continue their attempts to wrestle the Premier League title race back into their favour when they host Aston Villa on Saturday. The Gunners head into this weekend only four points behind the League leaders,

The race for the Premier League title took a twist in midweek after Liverpool dropped points in midweek and Arsenal capitalised by winning the north London derby. Arne Slot’s men have been given another tough away assignment this weekend at Brentford,

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

Arsenal host Villa at the Emirates on Saturday 18 January kicking off at 5.30pm. Arsenal aim to make it two Premier League wins in a row as they welcome Aston Villa to the Emirates on Saturday night.