Arsenal are trying to chase down leaders Liverpool while Aston Villa are trying to stay in the Champions League race.

Arsenal face another tough test in the Premier League when Aston Villa and Unai Emery visit the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal will look to build on their encouraging north London derby victory when they face Aston Villa next in the Premier League today. Mikel Arteta’s side got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tottenham in midweek to end their three-game winless run in all competitions.

Arsenal's win in the North London derby is a step in the right direction but will need to do more to stop Aston Villa who have the winning momentum behind them too

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The Gunners have seen their strongest line-up significantly depleted by an injury crisis that has so far wiped out the likes of Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, Takehri Tomiyasu – all of which are set to be out for some time.

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.