Date: Saturday 19th March, 2022
Time: 1:30 pm
Stadium Villa Park
Referee Andrew Madley (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Aston Villa
Villa left-back Lucas Digne lasted a mere 10 minutes against West Ham before being taken off with a muscle issue, and while he has not been ruled out of this contest just yet, it is difficult to see the Frenchman making himself available.
Douglas Luiz and ex-Gunner Calum Chambers both left the pitch with facial injuries after the win over West Ham - with the former needing to undergo surgery - and Gerrard may not be prepared to risk either man from the off here.
Ashley Young is set to deputise for Digne on the left-hand side, but with Marvelous Nakamba still absent, Gerrard may be forced to turn to Morgan Sanson to fill the void in the engine room.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young; McGinn, Sanson, Ramsey; Coutinho; Ings, Watkins
Arsenal
Meanwhile, Arsenal did not pick up any fresh concerns in the defeat to Liverpool, with Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) seemingly set to miss out again after being left out of the Japan squad for March's World Cup qualifiers.
Arteta will certainly ponder changes given the quick turnaround, with Gabriel Martinelli - who ran himself into the ground on Wednesday night - possibly making way for Emile Smith Rowe.
Nicolas Pepe, Eddie Nketiah and Albert Sambi Lokonga are waiting patiently for their opportunities, but Arteta may demand another 90 minutes from most of his big-hitters before the international break.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Lacazette
Prediction:Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal
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