Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trezeguet’ and Mbwana Samatta have been listed in Aston Villa’s starting line-up for Tuesday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal.
Both teams head to Villa Park with contrasting ambitions. While Mikel Arteta’s men still fancy their chances for a place in Europe next season, Dean Smith’s side would be eyeing all points at stake to help them in their bid against relegation.
To achieve this mission, manager Smith – whose team played a 1-1 draw against Everton last time out will be banking on Egypt duo Trezeguet and Elmohamady and Tanzania’s Samatta to help them get the much-needed win.
🚨 𝗧 𝗘 𝗔 𝗠 𝗡 𝗘 𝗪 𝗦 🚨
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Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba will start from the substitutes bench.
The Gunners go into this clash in a buoyant mood having defeated Manchester City to reach the final of this year’s FA Cup final.
Team: Emi, Rob, Dav, Kol, Ced, Ceb, Tor, Sak, Lac, Ed, Auba. Sub: Macey, Hec, KT, Sok, AMN, Joe, Xhak, Smith, Pepe
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will lead Arteta’s attacking line-up alongside Alexandre Lacazette, while Eddie Nketiah makes a return to the team after missing the games against Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool due to suspension.
Arsenal are 10th on the log having accrued 53 points from 36 outings, while Villa sit in 18th position on the log with 31 points from the same number of outings.