Just after
Arsenal FC surprised everyone by jumping to number 1 in the Premiership tables, Chelsea defeated Hull City and are now 2 points ahead. Their defence has been raising some serious questions over the last 2 games though. Their 4-2 win over Bolton Wanderers only came after the Gunners went down by 2 goals in the first half. This weekend's FA Cup clash with
Stoke City had even more goals let through by Arsenal's back line. However, the return of Cesc Fabregas and Denilson has bolstered the attack and they will definitely create some trouble for the Villains' defence on Wednesday. Arsenal will face title contenders Manchester United this weekend and
Arsene Wenger will need a good result at Villa Park if he wants his team's sprits to be raised for this important match.
Villains have won 4 of their last 5 games, only drawing their last Premier League match with West Ham United. The players will be riding high after qualifying for the
Carling Cup final in a high scoring match against Blackburn Rovers. They scored 6 goals in the home match and will hope to continue their great attacking form when the Gunners come to town.
Martin ONeill '
rested many of his starters in Saturday's FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion, so the Villains will be ready for this match.
Emile Heskey will return for this match, so expect him to want to impress.
Arsenal and
Aston Villa alike have everything to play for in this match. Arsenal are racing for first place while Aston Villa want to reach the top four places. O'Neill would usually be cautious in a match like this, but with his team's confidence riding so high he will go straight for the attack and hope to score early on a Gunner's side that has conceded 5 times in the last 2 games.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal F.C.
Wednesday January 27, 2010
Kickoff: 20:45 CET
Venue: Villa Park (Birmingham)
Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
Best Odds: 1.95 @ Bet365
