Arsenal host Aston Villa in a Premier League match that could be significant in terms of the race for the title and European places.

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 vs Aston Villa - LIVE! Arsenal cannot afford any slip-ups as they welcome Aston Villa to the Emirates Stadium this evening. The Gunners beat Tottenham in the north London derby in midweek to close the gap to Liverpool to four points, even if they have played a game more, and it is crucial that they do not give that ground straight back.