The scene at Fulham for Steven Gerrard’s final game in charge is often recalled. Or the night when Glenn Whelan missed a penalty against Preston North End that cost Steve Bruce his job in October 2018. For every milestone reached under the guidance of Unai Emery, there is a moment to look back on that makes these good times feel even sweeter.

Aston Villa is the form team in the Premier League and on Saturday presents the latest test to Arsenal’s title credentials.

Phil: A win at Basel is an excellent result as they are Swiss champions. Under Unai Emery, I believe we can. Jadon Sancho and Evann Guessand remain our only two below-par players but Emery is no fool and by the end of January he will have the players he wants.

Elliott's loan deal includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer if he makes 10 appearances for Villa this season.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery provides an update on Harvey Elliott's future, confirming the club won't sign the Liverpool loanee permanently.

Unusually for a winger of his profile, Alysson is highly active defensively. Compared to other wingers and forwards in the Brasileiro Série A, he ranks in the top two percent for blocks per 90 (1.94) and aerial duels won per 90 (2.15), and in the top four percent for tackles per 90 (2.46).

On Wednesday, Arsenal beat Brentford 2-0 at home, with Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka on the scoresheet, while Villa had an eventful game against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Speaking of obvious results, this is top against bottom and it is pretty clear Arsenal will win this - it is just a question of how many they will score. Rob Edwards has had an absolute stinker since leaving Middlesbrough to take the Wolves job.

Aston Villa's Jadon Sancho is yet to start a Premier League game this term but the Manchester United loanee has started the last four games in Europe - but was substituted early on Thursday night in B