Squad sheets: Aston Villa v Arsenal

On the face of it, this should be a perfect chance for Arsenal to return to winning ways. Aston Villa have not beaten Arsenal at home since 1998 and recent form suggests that run will be extended. They were insipid against Liverpool, when they suffered a third home defeat in four matches, and continue to have injury problems – Emile Heskey has joined Darren Bent and Chris Herd on the sidelines and James Collins is doubtful. Arsenal have their own selection issues – Alex Song is suspended and Johan Djourou is ruled out, meaning Ignasi Miquel could make his first league start for the club at full-back. Stuart James Venue Villa Park, Wednesday 7.45pm Last season Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4 Referee Jon Moss This season's matches 4 Y 11 R 1 Aston Villa Subs from Marshall, Cuéllar, Ireland, Lowry, Johnson, Bannan, Delfouneso, Weimann, Burke Doubtful Collins Injured Bent (thigh), Given (hamstring), Herd (ankle), Heskey (achilles), Lichaj (hip) Suspended None Arsenal Subs from Almunia, Squillaci, Benayoun, Arshavin, Chamakh, Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Park, Eastmond, Rosicky, Hoyte Doubtful None Injured André Santos (ankle), Diaby (hamstring), Fabianski (knee), Gibbs (hernia), Jenkinson (back), Mannone (shoulder), Miyaichi (ankle), Sagna (ankle), Wilshere (ankle) Suspended Song