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Why Mikel Arteta is not on the Arsenal touchline for their crucial Premier League clash against Aston Villa

Arsenal face a stern test of their title credentials when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday evening.

The Gunners sit top of the Premier League table after grabbing a late winner against Luton in midweek and travel to Villa Park to face their former boss Unai Emery.

Under the Spaniard's management Villa have registered 14 consecutive home victories including a dominant 1-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday.

Arsenal will need to be at their best to topple Emery's outfit and they will have to do so without their manager Mikel Arteta.