Jurrien Timber comes back into the side after missing the win over Brighton. Gabriel also starts after returning from injury in the same game. There's also a huge boost as Kai Havertz is named on the bench for Arsenal. Ollie Watkins starts after his two goals from the bench in that win. Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Konsa, Lindelof, Digne, Bogarde, Onana, Tielemans, Rogers, Sancho, Buendia, WatkinsSubs: Bizot, Wright, McGinn, Garcia, Malen, Jimoh-Aloba, Maatsen, Hemmings, Routh

Source: BBC December 30, 2025 20:29 UTC