Steven Gerrard urges Villa players to compete with Premier League’s top sides
Steven Gerrard has urged his Aston Villa players to use Saturday’s lunchtime clash with Arsenal to prove they can start competing with the top sides in the Premier League.
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Steven Gerrard confirms fresh Aston Villa injury blow for Arsenal as Lucas Digne update revealed
Steven Gerrard has confirmed left-back Lucas Digne will miss Aston Villa's clash against Arsenal on Saturday, while Kortney Hause will also be unavailable for selection through injury.
Villa boss Gerrard rules Digne out of Arsenal clash
Steven Gerrard has said Lucas Digne will miss Aston Villa's Premier League match against Arsenal on Saturday but will still join up with France next week.
Aston Villa v Arsenal: match preview
Arsenal may be tired as they travel up to Birmingham but they should not be disheartened after a battling defeat to Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s side simply lack the strength in depth of the Reds and a striker who can finish their slick moves, Alexandre Lacazette would certainly be Jürgen Klopp’s sixth best option in attack if he were to switch allegiances. Regardless Arsenal have a good chance to continue their mission to clinch fourth spot against Aston Villa. The high likelihood of Bukayo Saka bearing down on Ashley Young feels like an avenue to instant success as Lucas Digne looks set to miss out. Villa will also be disappointed if former Gunner Callum Chambers is out with a head injury as he has proved an instant hit for Steven Gerrard. A depleted defence may not be enough though as Arteta has made a lot of noise about Arsenal’s exhaustion and if he is not just blowing smoke then Philippe Coutinho’s magic could derail the manager’s best laid plans further. Graham Searles
Digne, Luiz, Chambers - Aston Villa injury latest as Steven Gerrard dealt blow for Arsenal
Aston Villa return to Premier League action when they play Arsenal at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime (12.30pm).
“Disappointing for him” – Journalist reacts to "frustrating" injury setback for £25m AVFC ace
It’s been a ‘frustrating season’ for Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne following his latest injury setback, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Aston Villa: 'Disappointment' and 'frustration for £25m Villa Park star
It’s been a ‘frustrating season’ for Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne following his latest injury setback, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - preview
Arsenal face a tough trip to Villa Park as they look to bounce back from a jarring defeat to Liverpool.