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.
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Mikel Arteta responds to speculation Arsenal wanted to sign Philippe Coutinho
Mikel Arteta has hinted Philippe Coutinho was among a number of creative midfielders Arsenal contemplated signing in the summer.
Mikel Arteta drops “different option” hint as Philippe Coutinho plan emerges
Tuchel praises mentality of Chelsea in ‘uncertain and unstable’ times
Arsenal may have just helped Aston Villa in Douglas Luiz contract talks
Douglas Luiz is yet to sign a new contract at Aston Villa and continues to be linked with a move away from the club.
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
Pundit delivers 'interesting' Aston Villa vs Arsenal prediction
BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson says it will be "interesting" to see how Arsenal will respond in a "new territory" against Aston Villa after the midweek defeat against Liverpool.
'Certainly a gap' - Steven Gerrard sends Aston Villa stars key message ahead of Arsenal test
Steven Gerrard says there is a "gap in terms of results" that Aston Villa need to be "mindful" of when playing against top-four sides, as they host Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.
Why Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has joined list of Old Firm managerial icons
The journey may not yet be over but Giovanni van Bronckhorst has already entered territory which is very rarely breached by managers of Scottish clubs.