Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa. Amid an injury crisis, Mikel Arteta’s men revived their title hopes with a midweek derby win over Tottenham, but face another tough test against a side that knocked them off course last season.

Arsenal are unbeaten in 13 Premier League home fixtures since a 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa last April (W10, D3). Their most recent longer run without defeat at the Emirates spanned 16 games in 2018-19 under current Villa boss Unai Emery.

Amad's first professional hat-trick spared United's blushes at Old Trafford as they came back to beat Southampton

Senior figures at Villa see every window as an opportunity to augment the squad, but this month feels especially pressing

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Match report and free highlights as David Moyes second reign as Everton manager starts in defeat courtesy of Ollie Watkins ninth Premier League goal of the season; Toffees remain 16th just a point out

Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Previewing Arsenal vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, including team news, predictions and how to watch on TV.

David Moyes' return to Everton was ruined by Ollie Watkins' second-half winning goal for Aston Villa in the Premier League. Manager Moyes was taking charge of the Toffees after replacing Sean Dyche, who was sacked last week, but there was little joy for the Scot almost 12 years after leaving the club for Manchester United.

David Moyes begins his second spell as Everton boss against Aston Villa on Wednesday night - and the Merseyside club could learn how to succeed in the Premier League from their opponents

Follow live coverage as Everton face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Check out how to watch Everton v Aston Villa in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.