History came back to haunt Arsenal in their latest league outing, as the Gunners once again failed to make the most of a golden opportunity. United did Arsenal a solid last weekend when they beat Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford, giving the Gunners a chance to move nine points clear at the top of the table.

Arsenal come into this game on the back of a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which saw them retain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Villa, meanwhile, needed a brace from substitute Ollie Watkins, to notch up a comeback 2-1 win away to Chelsea, thus extending their winning run to 11 games.

India, Jan. 24 -- COMMENTS FROM ARSENAL MANAGER MIKEL ARTETA & MANCHESTER UNITED INTERIM MANAGER MICHAEL CARRICK AHEAD OF THEIR PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: LONDON COLNEY,