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5 Bold Predictions For Arsenal vs. Aston Villa In EPL Week 23

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5 Bold Predictions For Arsenal vs. Aston Villa In EPL Week 23

5 Bold Predictions for Arsenal vs. Aston Villa in EPL Week 23
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Arsenal FC are in the process of making their traditional second-half push up the Barclays Premier League table. Focused on a return to the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal will host Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be simply focused on avoiding relegation after a roller-coaster season. Here are five bold predictions for the matchup.

5. Santi Cazorla will be nearly perfect

5. Santi Cazorla makes his case as the best midfielder in the Premier League
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5. Santi Cazorla will be nearly perfect

5. Santi Cazorla makes his case as the best midfielder in the Premier League
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In his current form, Santi Cazorla is making a case that he is one of the best midfielders in the world. Cazorla is coming off a performance against Manchester City that many media outlets rated as perfect. He may not be perfect against Aston Villa, but he will be pretty close to it.

4. Brad Guzan will be the best player for the Villains

4. Brad Guzan will be the best player for the Villains
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4. Brad Guzan will be the best player for the Villains

4. Brad Guzan will be the best player for the Villains
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Despite their struggles offensively, Aston Villa can boast a solid defensive record this season. The Villains have only conceded four goals in their last five Premier League contests. Unfortunately, they have been unable to win any of these games. Look for Guzan to put in another incredible shift and keep the goal-scoring to a minimum against the Gunners.

3. Alexis Sanchez will make his return to the scoresheet

3. Alexis Sanchez makes his return to the scoresheet
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3. Alexis Sanchez will make his return to the scoresheet

3. Alexis Sanchez makes his return to the scoresheet
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Alexis Sanchez is arguably one of the most competitive players in the Barclays Premier League. His willingness to work hard every second of a game is often rewarded with goals. A scoreless effort for Sanchez against Manchester City will have the Chilean extremely motivated to find the back of the net. Look for Sanchez to carry the scoring responsibility for Arsenal.

2. Offensive struggles will continue for Aston Villa

2. Offensive struggles continue for Aston Villa
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2. Offensive struggles will continue for Aston Villa

2. Offensive struggles continue for Aston Villa
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To say that Aston Villa has struggled to score goals this season would be an understatement. The Villains have scored 11 goals through 22 games. Their recent form shows little reason for optimism, as they have not scored in their last five Premier League outings. Look for another scoreless performance for Villa as they take on Arsenal.

1. Per Mertesacker will shut down the Aston Villa Attack

1. Per Mertesacker shuts down the Aston Villa Attack
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1. Per Mertesacker will shut down the Aston Villa Attack

1. Per Mertesacker shuts down the Aston Villa Attack
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When your team has not scored in their last five games, the last person you want to see is Per Mertesacker. The big German is an imposing figure and can stifle the best aerial threats in the Barclays Premier League. Aston Villa will struggle to create chances from set plays thanks to the giant figure that is Per Mertesacker. Look for Arsenal to earn another clean sheet and a convincing victory over the Villains.

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