Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
Arsenal
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(47) 35 Goals 57 (69)
(32) 15 Assists 42 (53)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
25.3 Average Age 26.2
183.1 Average Height (cm) 181.9
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.3 (1.1)
(51%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 55% (54%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Chris Herd Out 6.79
Stilian Petrov Out N/A
Charles N'Zogbia Out 6.61
Joe Bennett Out 6.6
Gary Gardner Out 6.04
Richard Dunne Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Tomas Rosicky Out 7
Vassiriki Abou Diaby Out 7.05
Lukasz Fabianski Out 6.75
André Santos Doubtful 6.71
Theo Walcott Doubtful 7.21

Team News

Aston Villa
  • Paul Lambert may well make a few changes after the 5-0 defeat to Man City last week, though injuries are still against him with Bennett and Bent likely to remain sidelined and Richard Dunne not match fit.
  • Nathan Baker has fully recovered from injury, however, and could be an option to replace Stevens at left-back, while Darren Bent is back fit and will hope to start alongside Benteke.
  • Elsewhere Lambert may turn to experience over youth, with the likes of El Ahmadi and Holman hoping to return to the fold at the expense of Westwood and Weimann.
Arsenal
  • Although Andre Santos is a doubt after missing the midweek game with Montpellier, Arsenal have Gibbs back available so their usual backline should be restored.
  • Theo Walcott is also a doubt with a persistent shoulder problem but should be in contention to line-up in what could be the first full strength XI of the season for Arsene Wenger.
  • With Diaby the only definite absentee who may challenge for a starting berth when all are fit, Arsenal fans will be excited at the prospect of having all of their best players available again.

Prediction

  • Aston Villa haven't picked up a home victory against Arsenal in 13 attempts and have only won at Villa Park twice in their last 18 league games.
  • Villa will look to keep their impressive defensive record from the first half of matches but need improve dramatically when coming out after the interval, and there are often late goals when these two sides meet with goals scored after the 86th minute in 7 of their last 9 clashes.
  • Expect the visitors to have the lion's share of possession and look to take the game to Villa. The home side may be able to stay in the game in the opening exchanges but are unlikely to be able to contain an Arsenal side back to full strength.
Prediction:
Aston Villa
1
3
Arsenal
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Latest Comments

 
  • kookey9

    Fucking Gays LOL

    Go and Suck Benteke's dick you Fucking dirty slaves

    25 weeks ago
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  • ralleke

    @ xtrez: I don't think so. 2-1 2 goals benteke :)

    25 weeks ago
     +1   Report
  • xtrez

    Olivier Giroud will score again,and the game will end up with 1-3

    25 weeks ago
     +1   Report
  • ralleke

    Benteke is going to score!

    25 weeks ago
     +1   Report
  • goonergunner

    0-4, come on Arsenal f*** the haters

    25 weeks ago
     +7  -3 Report
  • Dave

    UP THE VILLA!!!

    26 weeks ago
     +5  -4 Report
  • kelevra

    It's difficult to imagine that Arsenal will not win his second match in a row

    26 weeks ago
     +5  -1 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 Arsenal 21 10 7 73 dwdwww
15 A. Villa 10 11 17 41 dlwwld

Top Players

Aston Villa
Arsenal
C. Benteke 7.45
M. Lowton 7.1
R. Vlaar 7
S. Cazorla 7.83
M. Arteta 7.31
T. Walcott 7.21
C. Benteke 19
G. Agbonlahor 9
A. Weimann 7
T. Walcott 14
S. Cazorla 12
L. Podolski 11
A. Westwood 6
C. N'Zogbia 4
C. Benteke 4
S. Cazorla 11
T. Walcott 10
L. Podolski 9

Match Forecast

Aston Villa will stray offside often  
Arsenal will score as a result of a through ball  
Arsenal will dominate possession  
Aston Villa will be shown a high number of cards  
Aston Villa will score from a fast break situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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