Ezri Konsa will once again fill in as the right-back while Lucas Digne hopes to catch the eye on the other side as the left-back. Both of them need to be at their best if Aston Villa are to stand a chance of securing another clean sheet in this home game.
Matty Cash and Alex Moreno will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
Aston Villa
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on December 06, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Midfield
Douglas Luiz and Boubacar Kamara will operate as the holding midfielders as they focus on making life tough for the opposition in the middle of the park. John McGinn will be a nailed-on starter on the left wing while Leon Bailey hopes to put his pace to good use on the right flank.
Youri Tielemans will get the freedom to express himself as the free-flowing, attacking midfielder for Emery’s side. He would be given the burden to create some decent chances for the Villans in the final third.
Moussa Diaby will be named on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the final quarter of the game if the Midlands club are in need of a goal by then.
Attack
Ollie Watkins will spearhead Aston Villa’s attack on the offensive end of the field. He would be eager to find the back of the net versus the Gunners this weekend.Jhon Duran will be available for selection on the bench as he waits for his chance to influence the game in the second half if required.
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