After a minimal loss to Manchester United, and a 0:2 to Liverpool Villa faces another Top4 in the face of Arsenal

Tip #1: Back Arsenal to win this match at 7/10 with bet365

Tip #2: Back this match to end Under 2.5 Goals at 1/1 with bet365

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa are currently 10th with 19 points in 16 games, losing both of the last two home games, against two of the big four teams Manchester United and Liverpool. Villa failed to convert their opportunities for a goal in both games and received very early goals in both games. The team’s home record is W3 D2 L3, scoring 10 goals and conceding 9. The absence of Darren Bent has also played an important role for the team and manager McLeish hopes that he will be fit and ready for this match. Aston Villa has two victories on this stadium against Arsenal, both in 1998, some 13 years ago, but their last draw was two seasons ago.

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Arsenal

Arsenal was able to recover from the horrible start in the beginning of the season, and takes the 5th place at the moment with 29 points in 16 games. If Chelsea fails to win against Tottenham on Thursday, Arsenal would get the chance to equalize them by points and hope for a spot in Top4. Wenger would really have to get some quality players in the winter transfer window, as his team will participate in the next stage of Champions League, and with their current shape will be hard to advance further. Arsenal lost their most recent away match against Manchester City, but had numerous opportunities and can be mad only at themselves for not being able to convert any.

Prediction

Previous games on Villa Park:

27/11/2010 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 2:4
27/01/2010 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 0:0
26/12/2008 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 2:2
01/12/2007 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:2
14/03/2007 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 0:1
31/12/2005 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 0:0
05/02/2005 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:3
18/01/2004 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 0:2
05/04/2003 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:1
17/03/2002 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:2
18/03/2001 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 0:0
05/03/2000 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:1
13/12/1998 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 3:2
10/05/1998 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:0
07/09/1996 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 2:2
02/12/1995 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:1
17/04/1995 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 0:4
23/04/1994 Premier League Aston Villa vs. Arsenal 1:2

Just two victories for Villa here, and the most recent match a loss with 2:4. Arsenal has been improving lately but it’ still far away from their best. The team realizes the importance of this match and will be looking for the victory at all cost. Back Arsenal to win this game at 7/10 with bet365.

Despite the many goals scored last season here, if neither Manchester United, nor Liverpool managed to score more than two goals, I believe Arsenal will not manage that either. Back this match to end Under 2.5 Goals at 1/1 with bet365.

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