Arsenal vs Aston Villa. Premier League.
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Friday 20 September 2019 16:18, UK
Team news, key stats and predictions ahead of Arsenal vs Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette remains ruled out with an ankle injury. Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney are involved in the Gunners' U23 game on Friday night. Rob Holding travelled with the club to Frankfurt on Thursday night, but was not a member of the squad.
Matt Targett could return for Aston Villa, with Trezeguet also back after his ban for a red card picked up against Crystal Palace. Jonathan Kodjia and James Chester remain sidelined.
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Where do I start with Arsenal? They must get more from Nicolas Pepe and he must be match fit now. Pepe needs to use his trickery and pace to help Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Unai Emery must stick with Reiss Nelson or Joe Willock. How can you make sense of the defence? I don't know who will partner David Luiz. It doesn't matter whether there are one or two midfielders protecting the back four and I think it is time to leave Granit Xhaka out of the side.
There are a lot of goals for Arsenal at home. Dani Ceballos must play and Mesut Ozil too - they moved it around well last week. I like Mateo Guendouzi but he is young, naive and gets attracted to the ball. They need to sort themselves out in defence and if they are not good enough, you leave them out. Put Lucas Torreira in front of midfield.
Aston Villa are vulnerable defensively, but can counter-attack with John McGinn and Jack Grealish, while Wesley is a handful up front. It should be comfortable but I don't think it will be and there will be goals.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 4-2 (33/1 with Sky Bet)