MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Aston Villa is the form team in the Premier League and on Saturday presents the latest test to Arsenal’s title credentials.

An added element of intrigue is another reunion between Unai Emery and Arsenal, which fired the Spanish coach in 2019 after he’d overseen its worst run of results in 27 years.

“For what they’ve been doing, the way they’ve been playing and winning matches, certainly it’s a team that is in great form and we know that,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. “We know obviously the manager and the incredible job he’s done there as well, so we know the task tomorrow.”

Emery has long since restored his reputation after leaving Arsenal, winning the Europa League for a third time in his career, with Villarreal. His return to England has underlined

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