Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions

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James Anderson, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 9:40, 17 Jan 2025
Updated: 9:40, 17 Jan 2025

ARSENAL host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview

In-form Aston Villa travel to a re-energised Arsenal for this weekend's standout Premier League fixture at the Emirates.

Arsenal's season had threatened to unravel after a disastrous 10 days.

Mikel Arteta's side missed the opportunity to close the gap on Liverpool at Brighton, lost 2-0 in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg and exit the FA Cup against 10-man Manchester United.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview betting tips and predictions

Assist

Bukayo Saka has now missed four Premier League matches, leaving captain Martin Odegaard as Arsenal's main source of chances.

First goalscorer and correct score predictions

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

First goalscorer: Kai Havertz at 9/2 with talkSPORT BET -

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Booking

Gabriel Magalhaes looks a good shout for a booking on Saturday at 16/5 with William Hill.

The Arsenal centre-back, 27, has accumulated five cautions this season in 28 appearances - including two in his last two appearances against Manchester United and Tottenham. Gabriel also has two yellow cards in his last two games against Saturday's opponents.

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