Saka sends Arsenal closer to Champions League return
Arsenal took another big step towards ending a five-year exile from the Champions League as Bukayo Saka's strike beat Aston Villa 1-0 to open up a four-point lead in fourth in the Premier League.
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Arsenal back on track as Saka sinks Villa
Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa to move four points clear of Manchester United in the Champions League race.
The door remains open for Rashford and Sancho, says England boss Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate left the door open for returns for Manchester United duo Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford after they were left out of his latest squad.
Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne out of Arsenal visit through injury
Aston Villa will be without Lucas Digne for the visit of Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime.
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
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Manchester United fans fume at 'bizarre' England decision on Jadon Sancho
Gareth Southgate has announced his England squad for the team's upcoming international friendlies against the Ivory Coast and Switzerland. It seems like the manager has reverted to his 'old reliables' for many positions, which was expected — but one omission has Manchester United fans angry.
