Arsenal predicted XI to face Aston Villa: A win needed to get back on track

[caption id="attachment_485971" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Mathew Ryan of Arsenal (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)[/caption]rnrnArsenal were going through a period of great form in the Premier League as they were unbeaten for consecutive games. However, the loss against Wolves leaves them subject to low confidence. Here's how Mikel Arteta must lineup against Aston Villa to give his side the best chance of three points.rn Arsenal's goalkeeper Mathew Ryan rnIt's not the most ideal situation for Mathew Ryan to get his debut in an Arsenal shirt. He would rather be selected naturally, but the red card shown to Leno in the last match may leave Arteta with no other choice.rnrnStill, we know just how capable Mathew Ryan is of putting in a great display between the sticks, so his debut could serve him well. He's a better option than Runarrson if fully fit, as the alternative is lacking in confidence.rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_485972" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Hector Bellerin of Arsenal (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)[/caption]rn HECTOR BELLERIN rnThe Spanish full-back Hector Bellerin will start this match and not only because there isn't backup. Mikel Arteta is a big fan and his work on the flank, both attacking and defensively, will come in handy alongside his immeasurable pace.rn ROB HOLDING rnHolding has been a consistent feature in Arteta's selections over the last number of weeks and with several defenders being shifted out of the XI, this won't change anytime soon.rn GABRIEL MAGALHAES rnSince Luiz received a red card in the last match, he will be unavailable for selection. Gabriel will come back into the XI and look to recreate his former form.rn CEDRIC SOARES rn Kieran Tierney is out injured, meaning Cedric will come back into the XI. He is showing good form in recent times.rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_485484" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Granit Xhaka of Arsenal (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)[/caption]rn THOMAS PARTEY rnFinally getting a consistent run of games, Partey will look to keep his fitness up to full scratch. He is the kind of player to learn from his mistakes and his ability to carry the ball forward with ease will come in handy against Villa.rn GRANIT XHAKA rnTaking on a more defensive role and improving this side to his game, Granit Xhaka will be key to stopping the likes of Grealish from bombing forward.rn EMILE SMITH ROWE rnThe last couple of games have been off, but Smith Rowe will soon bounce back to great form. Alongside Saka, the English youngster tends to excel and his creativity is able to flourish. Expect a good performance from him.rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_483674" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Bukayo Saka, Arsenal (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)[/caption]rn BUKAYO SAKA rnHe should pretty much be the first name on the team sheet now. I can't remember a single time this season where Bukayo Saka hasn't played at his top level. It's almost as if everything he touches turns into gold, so expect the same against Villa.rn ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE rnHe is in need of a goal and in a match like this where Arsenal are looking to bounce back their form, it would be the perfect time to provide a goal.rn NICOLAS PEPE rnPepe's goal against Wolves was incredible and it's exactly why Arsenal paid the big bucks for him. He is starting to hit a good run of form so long may this continue, even though the media won't comment on it.rnrn[story_link_next description="3%20reasons%20why%20Emile%20Smith%20Rowe%20will%20be%20an%20Arsenal%20great" url="https://playingfor90.com/2021/01/20/3-reasons-emile-smith-rowe-arsenal/" /]rnrnHow do you think Arsenal should lineup?

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