Declan Rice is set to miss Arsenal's home match vs Aston Villa due to injury

Premier League leaders Arsenal take on Aston Villa tonight at the Emirates Stadium, with Declan Rice set to be absent from the game.

The midfielder featured at right-back during Arsenal's 2-1 home win against Brighton, covering for Ben White and Jurrien Timber who were absent.

According to @gunnerblog on X, Declan Rice picked up a knee injury during Mikel Arteta's side's home win against the Seagulls on Saturday.

The midfielder is set to be absent from tonight's game against the high-flying Aston Villa, who have won all of their last 11 matches in all competitions, including a 2-1 win against Arsenal.

Rice's injury is set to keep him out of tonight's clash, but people at the club are hoping the injury is short-term. The club did not want to play the 26-year-old this evening and risk aggravating the injury further.

What score do you think the match will be tonight?