Arsenal face a tough challenge in the Premier league when former manager, Unai Emery, and eighth place Aston Villa come to Emirates Stadium.
Why William Saliba Isn't Playing for Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
To make matters worse, they'll be without one of their key defenders: William Saliba. The French defender was not named to the squad facing Villa on Saturday, Jan. 18 with what the club is calling a minor issue.
Jurrien Timber is slated to start at center back next to Gabriel while Thomas Partey fills in at right back.
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Arsenal Confirmed Lineup vs. Aston Villa (4-3-3)
- GK: David Raya
- LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly
- CB: Gabriel
- CB: Jurrien Timber
- RB: Thomas Partey
- CM: Declan Rice
- CM: Mikel Merino
- CM: Martin Ødegaard
- LW: Gabriel Martinelli
- ST: Kai Havertz
- RW: Leandro Trossard
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