Arsenal go into their next off the back of two 1-nil wins and in high spirits after their resilient defensive display against Sunderland. Depsite going down to 10 men, Arsenal showed a mental resolve and level of concentration much missed in recent years to see the game out.

Wenger's lads are still on course for a top-four finish still trailing the chokers by only four points. Arsenal may not be odds on for a top four finish but they are favourites with the bookmakers to beat Villa and if they keep racking up wins those top four odds will soon be sliced.