Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Confirmed line-ups as Arteta makes 3 changes

Arsenal can reclaim top spot in the Premier League with a win against Aston Villa. Check out the confirmed line-ups!

Arsenal has the opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League table if they secure a victory against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium today. Following Manchester City's win over Luton Town, Arsenal is currently trailing by two points and needs a win to regain their leading position.

Manager Mikel Arteta has made three changes to the lineup from their recent Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Goalkeeper David Raya retains his spot, while Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes also remain in the starting lineup. William Saliba continues in defense, but there is a change at left-back with Oleksandr Zinchenko stepping in.

In midfield, Jorginho has been benched with Declan Rice taking on the holding role alongside Martin Odegaard. Kai Havertz moves back into midfield, and Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard are given starting roles in attack. Bukayo Saka maintains his place on the right side of the attack, with options like Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, and Eddie Nketiah available on the bench.

The confirmed line-ups for the game are as follows:

Arsenal
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Odegaard, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Trossard
Subs: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Jorginho, Partey, Vieira, Smith Rowe, Martinelli, Nketiah

Aston Villa
Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; McGinn, Tielemans, Zaniolo, Rogers; Diaby, Watkins
Subs: Cash, Moreno, Chambers, Lenglet, Duran, Olsen, Kesler-Hayden, Bailey, Iroegbunam

With these line-ups set, the stage is ready for an exciting match between Arsenal and Aston Villa. Will Arsenal be able to secure the win they need to climb back to the top spot in the Premier League table? Stay tuned to find out.