However, right-back Cash will play no part in the return fixture against Arsenal after picking up his fifth yellow card of the domestic season during Saturday’s 2-1 victory against Chelsea, punished for a late challenge on Alejandro Garnacho on the half-hour mark at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal resisted a late fightback from Brighton to keep hold of first place in the Premier League, but Manchester City and Aston Villa are in hot pursuit.

Arsenal reclaims Premier League lead! Villa`s historic 11th win & City`s late escape highlight Matchweek 18. Title race heats up with 3 contenders. European & survival battles intensify.

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over Brighton, responding swiftly after Manchester City briefly moved into first place with a narrow victory at Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier League after Rayan Cherki inspired Pep Guardiola's side to victory at Nottingham Forest.

Aston Villa climbed to second in the league, three points behind leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 win at Villa Park.

Arsenal are handed an early suspension boost ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, who will be missing a key defender at the Emirates.

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Aston Villa now have 11 successive win in all competitions and they are proving title contenders lying in third, just three points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League table.

Chelsea have been dealt a double injury boost ahead of today’s daunting visit from Aston Villa, the Premier League’s in-form side. Unai Emery ’s side have won seven straight league matches and, sitting just three points behind Arsenal, are slowly turning themselves into genuine title contenders.

Aston Villa equalled a centuries-old club record as Unai Emery's side came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. A second-half double from Ollie Watkins cancelled out Joao Pedro's opener and inspired the Villans to an 11th consecutive victory in a remarkable feat which has left fans dreaming of big things this season.