Arsenal vs Aston Villa live score, result, updates, stats, highlights, lineups from Premier League match

Arsenal will seek to return to the top of the Premier League when they hosts Champions League-chasing Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners were in imperious form as they swatted Brighton aside 3-0 last weekend but must once again respond to champions Manchester City, who ran out 5-1 winners over Luton Town on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta must also balance the demands of this vital Premier League clash with the looming Champions League final second leg against Bayern Munich.

Vila are fourth, ahead of Tottenham on goal difference and with a chance to move clear of Spurs after Ange Postecoglou's side were demolished 4-0 at Newcastle United earlier in the weekend.

The Sporting News is following Arsenal vs. Aston Villa live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.

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Lineups:

Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Havertz, Rice, Odegaard — Saka, Jesus, Trossard.

Aston Villa (4-4-2, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne — Zaniolo, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers — Watkins, Diaby.

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5 mins before kickoff: It was striking how Liverpool have looked an awful lot like Arsenal last season over the past week, running out of steam. Significantly, an improved Gunners side have not looked like that yet. They have a huge opportunity today. The teams are in the tunnel.

30 mins before kickoff: Crystal Palace have beaten Liverpool 1-0. A seismic moment in the title race. As far as Arsenal are concerned, it means a win today would put them back a point above Manchester City and three better off