Champions League dress rehearsal
Sun, 14/04/24, 20:31
Ahead of clash with Bayern: Arsenal lose to Aston Villa
Three days before the Champions League quarter-final second leg against FC Bayern, Arsenal suffered a setback in the Premier League. The Gunners lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa on Sunday, missing the chance to reclaim top spot from Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side are now two points behind leaders City.
Arsenal went down to a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
Two late goals
After a goalless first half, Arsenal fell behind to a Leon Bailey strike in the 84th minute. Three minutes later, Ollie Watkins sealed the victory for Villa, ending Arsenal's eight-match unbeaten run in all competitions. The Gunners are the visitors to the Allianz Arena at 21:00 CEST on Wednesday, for what's set to be a thrilling and close-fought contest following the 2-2 draw in the first leg.
Arsenal line-up against Aston Villa: Raya – White (Tomiyasu 67'), Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko (Nketiah 87') – Ødegaard (Smith-Rowe 79'), Rice, Havertz - Saka, Gabriel Jesus (Jorginho 79'), Trossard (Martinelli 67')
Bayern are hoping home advantage counts against Arsenal:
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