Probable Lineups
4-5-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Aston Villa
Arsenal
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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Libor Kozák | Out | N/A | |
Christian Benteke | Out | 7.08 | |
Ron Vlaar | Doubtful | 6.65 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Serge Gnabry | Out | N/A | |
Olivier Giroud | Out | 7.23 | |
Theo Walcott | Out | 6.61 | |
Mathieu Debuchy | Out | 7.24 | |
Mathieu Flamini | Doubtful | 6.73 | |
Nacho Monreal | Doubtful | 7.33 | |
Yaya Sanogo | Doubtful | 6.42 |
Team News
Aston Villa
Arsenal
- Captain Ron Vlaar missed the match against Liverpool with a calf injury remains a doubt ahead of Saturday's game, with Nathan Baker poised to deputise again if the Dutchman isn't fit.
- After their shock win at Anfield and having not picked up any injuries in the week changes elsewhere are unlikely, though Carlos Sanchez is a more defensive option in midfield at Lambert's disposal.
- Christian Benteke returned to training this week but is some way off a return in terms of match fitness.
- There's a familiar mini-injury crisis at Arsenal already, with Mathieu Debuchy now sidelined.
- The likes of Flamini, Monreal and Sanogo all missed the trip to Dortmund in midweek, while Jack Wilshere turned his ankle in that game and may also need a rest.
- Mesut Ozil has come in for criticism of late, admittedly playing out of position, and Santi Cazorla could come into contention.
the usual for arsenal. we all knew they can win at Villa Park right?
Ozil, you're back. You were never gone, said Wenger. Buy you did look sleepy.but maybe that was just your eyes. Time to kick on.COYG
wow Mr. Wenger finally put wilshere on the bench. see how it works! Ozil, Welbeck, and Santi play superb!! my thanks
it was 4-2-3-1, I think you saw the difference
Bacuna replaces Carlos Sanchez but there is no Carlos Sanchez in the live statistics.
What's with the switcharoo of Cazorla and Ozil this half?
First game Ozil has played in the 10 this season and he has a goal (should've been 2) and an assist before half time... Glad Welbeck scored too, hopefully he gets another. Chelsea have an excellent goal difference so need to get a couple more while we're playing well. It'll be nice to not have to play Sanchez too, give him a rest cos he's worked tirelessly all season. I'd take Chambers off and bring on Coquelin. Debuchy is out for a while so don't need Chambers getting suspended before he's back. What does the NaN under Westwood's name mean btw?
@SteveHyland- Should've read the comments underneath before asking what NaN meant. Lol
Ashley Westwood dont have any touch wtf?
@Thanh he doesn't play, Carlos Sanchez replaces him
Thank you ozil !!
Villa are only averaging 1.5 shots on target per game this season yet incredibly have 10 points lol. I will just go with Arsenal -1.5 at 3.2 because Villa aren't going to keep scoring with every shot on target - are they?!?!
@morningstar Nice, 3-0 Arsenal easily covered the -1.5!
I want 4-2-3-1 with the following subs(if required) hector,chambers,Koscielny,gibbs, wilshere(playing defensive)/diaby, ramsey(box to box), ox/rosicky, santi/ozil, sanchez, welbeck/poldi.
@hasan Diaby is healthy? No kiddin' :O
@hindy haha ...... he is. He is a better option than arteta(static Spaniard) and flamini(the diving bomb)
Wenger is out of ideas and he ruined the real Arsenal!! Wenger should go, it's time my legendary coach! I predict a draw here with many goals.. I hope Lord Welbeck will score one :) Good luck!
I think Arsenal will come out gunning for goals in this math, Villa likes to play wide and are not a defensive side which can cause Arsenal problems, they will want to score in front of their fans, get Rosicky involved with Santi bossing Nr 10! Sanchez to get 2 goals and Welbeck another one! COYG!
play Santi at Nr 10 until we get 2 goals with Ox and Alexis on the flanks, Welbeck upfront, this lineup is probably the best there is now, Ozil can come in in the last 20 for Santi and assist a 3rd goal! it is a 1:3 result this one, Villa have showed they can score goals, quick counters from them sometimes is hard to contain! give Jack a rest, let Sanchez demolish Villa! COYG!
Hopefully Wegner stops playing Özil wide!
I hope we will use 4-2-3-1, I want to see Rosicky + Cazorla playing, with Wilshere and Özil resting
To put it better, not that the pressure is too much, but that it is really heavy, leading to poorer decisions, contagious anxiety, inconsistency
Arsenal will be motivated to put that Dortmund shocker behind them. It must be difficult having to summon up a response every couple of games. What a lot of pressure is put on those players. But deservedly so, with the legacy that comes with being a Gunner. Perhaps the winning of the FA Cup and the expectation that the league now awaits, are too much .... Which brings up Mr Mesut. So many rallying cries for him to be played centrally. Why not play him in his best position? I remember Wenger saying he is a confidence player, so why push him out of his zone, especially when building his confidence up? Another related issue, perhaps hinted at by whoscored, the new formation is obviously come thing the players are getting used to, and it places pressure on the CDM, like the whole weight of the building resting on one, aging, pillar (well, two aging arteta and flamini shaped pillars). Am still flabbergasted that no CDM and additional defender was bought, even though Bellerin wasn't aweful
wilshere should rest. we have Santi sits on the bench, Mesut play out wide just because Wilshere has to play in the middle?. Mr. Wenger likes to experiment the players out of their best position. He should have place Mesut in the middle, Ramsey in deeper position alongside Arteta like they always played? i mean if he wants to play Ozil out wide, why dont he just sign Fabregas? at least that is a better way to screw the player without sacrifice the team. we have a better squad than last season, no best players out, even we sign Alexis and Chambers. come on Mr. Wenger stop your ego, do this for Arsenal Fans. Win this game. COYG!
though game for arsenal. Villa will be pressing all game.Arsenal is hurt. Defence is leaking goals and without good defensive midefielder. Flamini is only player who can tackle. My prediction is high scoring game and maybe little stake on Villa
The team WhoScored have for us at the moment (4-2-3-1): Szczesny, Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Ramsey, Flamini, Sanchez, Cazorla, Chamberlain, Welbeck is the exactly XI I'd pick (if Flamini is fit) but Wenger seems to favour the 4-1-4-1 even though we haven't played well so far this season and have always used that formation. I think we'll win even though Villa have done well and I fancy Welbeck to score at least once.