Premier League: Charlie Nicholas makes prediction for Aston Villa V Arsenal

Arsenal are preparing to face Aston Villa in an away Premier League game on Tuesday, July 21. Ahead of the game, Sky Sports football expert Charlie Nicholas has made his prediction. "Aston Villa played pretty well at Everton. The late Theo Walcott goal was a real slap in the face for them, dropping points so late on. They had to change their style and swamp their defence, but they do have issues doing that. They cannot get themselves over the line in back-to-back games," said Nicholas. "It now a game where they have to open up, and that suits Arsenal. They will still make mistakes but their organisation and shape is better. Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin can put Arsenal on the front foot, while Dani Ceballos is erratic but is a bag of energy - Villa will have a problem to see how deep they will play and protect. "Nicolas Pepe has been a bit better, but Buyako Saka could come back in or even Reiss Nelson. I do expect Arsenal to win this - they need to go after a Europa League spot still, especially if they lose to Chelsea in the FA Cup final, who should still get a top four spot. Arsenal want improvement in the Premier League, and it will be another win for them here." Charlie Nicholas' score prediction: 1-3 source - Sky Sports Join us on Telegram

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