Arsenal headed into the game on a poor run of form that has seen them knocked off the summit of the Premier League.
Manchester City beat the Gunners 3-1 on Wednesday and went above them on goal difference.
Arsenal did still have a game in hand on City, but a loss on Saturday would likely render that game in hand fairly pointless.
And, at the time of writing, Arsenal are behind to their former coach.
Ollie Watkins opened the scoring after five minutes following a lovely ball from Matty Cash.
Bukayo Saka put Arsenal back on level terms 11 minutes later, but Villa regained the lead shortly after the half-hour mark.
Ben White is terrible.
— Ben Hughes (@BenHughes1989) February 18, 2023
They really tried to convince us that 50m for Ben White wasn’t overpriced
— 👉🏾🙎🏾♂️ (@Sbu_Maphs) February 18, 2023
Take off Ben white at the half.
— AFC Gwap (@Gwapletics) February 18, 2023
Ain’t happening for Trossard. Him and Ben White must be taken off in the 2nd half.
— Thabo Ed Mmolai (@temmolai) February 18, 2023
Ben White got done😅👀
— 🇧🇲 (@jwm_94) February 18, 2023
Ben white has been poor so far in this game 😕
— CASSOCK🗿 (@KylianBig) February 18, 2023
Ben White hasn’t hit a successful clipped ball over the top to Saka into space in like 6 months
— ™️ (@KingsleyReb0rn) February 18, 2023
That second goal is on Ben white sha
— Sil (@IbrahimSodipe) February 18, 2023
Get Ben White off now
— Mac (@Mac_Gooner) February 18, 2023
Luton Town vs Burnley betting tips: Championship preview, predictions and odds
Sunderland vs Bristol City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions and odds
