By Aston Villa FC

At A Glance

Aston Villa return to Villa Park against Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday, looking to right the wrongs of a midweek defeat to West Ham in B6.

Players and staff were disappointed with the uncharacteristic display, which left them on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline.

The loss leaves Villa in ninth place in the table heading into the lunchtime kick-off against the Gunners, who are one point and one position below them.

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Arsenal were enjoying a seven-game unbeaten run in the league before it was abruptly halted by Wolves last time out.

The Londoners took the lead but ended the game with nine-men as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Molineux.

Mikel Arteta’s team have endured mixed fortunes on their travels this term, winning five, drawing one and losing five of their 11 away trips in the top-flight.

Head-To-Head

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Aston Villa have faced Arsenal 196 times, dating back to 1904 when our opponents were known as Woolwich Arsenal.

On 68 occasions Villa have been on the winning side of the match-up, drawing 45 times and losing 83.

When the two sides last played at Villa Park, Trezeguet’s first half strike secured a vital win for Villa.

The Last Meeting

Aston Villa put in one of their best displays of the season so far when they visited Arsenal earlier in the campaign.

Dean Smith’s men were solid at the back and fluid in attack as they picked the Gunners apart in a 3-0 win.

Ollie Watkins scored twice within three second-half minutes to seal all three points in the capital, coming after Bukayo Saka’s own goal.

Team News

Kortney Hause is out for 4-6 weeks with a foot injury, while Wesley is not yet match fit.

Arsenal are without suspended duo Bernd Leno and David Luiz for the game.

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Leno’s absence leaves Alex Rúnarsson and Mat Ryan competing for a spot in goal, dependent on the latter being passed fit.

Keiran Tierney has missed the last few games and his participation on Saturday is in doubt.

The Boss

“I think they’ll respect us, that’s for sure, because of the last couple of games we’ve played them. You look at the squad Arsenal have got, they’ve got some of their young players coming into the team, (Emile) Smith Rowe and (Bukayo) Saka, just two to mention who have played with fluidity and freedom and so we certainly have to be mindful of that.”

Dean Smith

How To Watch

Aston Villa fans can watch Saturday’s game with a BT Sport Monthly Pass.

UK-based supporters can watch Villa games on BT Sport with a Monthly Pass, which costs £25 and offers instant access to the BT Sport app and all four channels.

Villa fans will simply need to follow the link below and sign up for the Monthly Pass, which will automatically renew after 30 days unless it is cancelled.