Aston Villa vs Arsenal live score, updates, lineups, and result from key Premier League clash

Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa is the eye-catching Premier League fixture on the calendar this weekend as the Gunners face a festive title test against former boss Unai Emery.

Villa's superb home form continued with a 1-0 midweek win over defending champions Manchester City as Leon Bailey's late goal made it seven Premier League wins from seven home games for Emery so far this season.

Declan Rice rescued a 4-3 win for Mikel Arteta away at Luton Town to allow Arsenal to open up a four-point lead at the top of the table in front of Liverpool.

However, Arteta will be forced to watch this one from the stands, due to a touchline ban, with both teams in red-hot form ahead of this clash.

The Sporting News will be following the Aston Villa vs. Arsenal Premier League match live, providing score updates, commentary, and highlights as they happen.

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Projected lineups:

Aston Villa (4-5-1, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne — Bailey, Kamara, Tielemans, Luiz, McGinn — Watkins.

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

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2 hours to KO: Welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of Aston Villa vs. Arsenal in what's all set to be a superb battle tonight at Villa Park. The home side produced an incredible performance against Manchester City last time out — and the Villa faithful will be hoping for a repeat against the Gunners!

NINE Aston Villa players created a chance against Manchester City last night.