Arsenal thought they could close the gap at the top of the Premier League table to Liverpool to just two points
William Saliba is absent for the Gunners' clash with Asont Villa on Saturday night
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Liverpool have handed Arsenal another chance to close the gap further
Frenchman was seen holding his hamstring late in the midweek win over Tottenham
Premier League updates from the 5.30pm GMT kick-offLive scores | Tables | Top scorers | And you can mail Barry Those teams: William Saliba is a conspicuous absentee for Arsenal, having pulled up lame towards the end of his side’s win over Spurs in midweek. We can probably expect to see Jurrien Timber fill in at centre-back alongside Gabriel, with Thomas Partey lining up at right-back. This game has also come too soon for Riccardo Calafiori, who is not in the matchday squad. Myles Lewis-Skelly keep his place at left-back, where he impressed his nan with his tough tackling against Tottenham. Unai Emery brings in Ian Maatsen at left-back for Villa, with Lucas Digne missing out. New signing Donyell Malen is on a strong substitutes’ bench, where he’ll be able to make smalltalk with Jhon Duran and Leon Bailey, among other new teammates. Continue reading...
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Lucas whipped in the perfect ball and Youri dived beyond his man to get a goal back 😆
🔴 2-1 🔵 [61’] #ARSAVL https://t.co/JKp4bEUTV5
Kai Havertz doubles the lead
🔴 Arsenal 2-0 Aston Villa 🦁
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We're back underway and Lucas comes on as a half-time substitute 🤜
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Another 45 underway 🫡
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Bring the noise! 🔊
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Half-time: Arsenal 1-0 Aston Villa
The Gunners take a narrow lead into the break...But will they manage to see the game out in the second half? ⏳
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So far so good for the Gunners!
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Leading at the break - let’s keep pushing 👊 https://t.co/ze8An7uPoc
A goal down at the break.
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