Arsenal v Aston Villa live: Premier League news and line-ups as the hosts chase the title

Arsenal host Aston Villa in the Premier League in the Emirates and the Gunners will be looking to keep the pressure on Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta’s side moved within four points of the Reds at the top of the Premier League after success in the north London derby in midweek, although further injury woes suggest they may need to spend in the transfer market. to continue their pursuit. With Liverpool still having a game in hand, Arteta is confident the title race will continue to twist again.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, will realize that a win here would be a huge boost in the hunt for European football. They hit their opponents big last season and will do the same in London this evening as they continue to balance their league performance with a promising continental competition.

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Arsenal and Aston Villa live

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa. Amid an injury crisis, Mikel Arteta’s men revived their title hopes with a midweek derby victory over Tottenham, but face another tough test against the team that derailed them last season.

Kick off is at 5:30pm GMT.