Aston Villa are hoping they have the edge over Liverpool in the battle for one of La Liga’s standout stars as the Villains look to continue their transfer business in January.

COMING off hard-earned but deserved midweek victories, Arsenal and Aston Villa clash in what is turning out to be a close-run thing at the top of the English Premier League.

With the future of Virgil van Dijk still uncertain as the weeks tick on regarding his contract situation, Liverpool are attempting to be proactive in the market

Losing to Aston Villa twice played a major role in Arsenal falling short in last season's Premier League title race, and manager Mikel Arteta does not want to take Unai Emery's side for granted despite a win at Villa Park in August.

Donyell Malen could make his Aston Villa debut against Arsenal; 25-year-old left north London in 2017 to join PSV Eindhoven; Villa completed a £21m deal to sign the player from Borussia Dortmund in January;

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Arsenal take on Aston Villa on Saturday evening for a huge Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. talkSPORT have teamed up with Betfred to bring readers a special Bet Builder for Saturday

Arsenal continue their Premier League title bid on Saturday evening against a Europe-chasing Aston Villa side at the Emirates Stadium. And bet365 are giving customers who opt-in and bet £10 before

Aston Villa are 'going all out' for Levante star Andres Garcia, according to Spanish media. The Villans are in the midst of a busy transfer window. Donyell Malen has been signed from Borussia Dortmund for a deal in excess of €25 million,

William Saliba appears to be an injury doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday. The France international was seen pulling up with a suspected hamstring issue in the closing stages of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

The Gunners head into the game following a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Read more at straitstimes.com.