Goal K Havertz (55) Arsenal 2 - 0 Aston Villa

Arsenal thought they could close the gap at the top of the Premier League table to Liverpool to just two points

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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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