Premier League: Aston Villa v Arsenal

Summary

Giroud gives visitors lead from penalty spot
Ramsey doubles Gunners' lead
Arsenal go top of Premier League
Villa still waiting for first win under Remi Garde
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Lawro on Man Utdpublished at 12:26
Bournemouth 2-1 Man Utd
Mark Lawrenson
Former Republic of Ireland defender on BBC Two
"I've seen Manchester United play four times at Old Trafford this season and it has all been exactly the same. Manchester City, West Brom...
"But even though they are losing games they are still only three points off the top - it tells you all you need to know about this Premier League season.
"That Gary Newman album 'Berserker' - that about sums it up."
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'Pupil versus professor'published at 12:20
Aston Villa v Arsenal 13:30 GMT)
Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender
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There is no problem with Aston Villa's commitment or desire, and their attitude is good - it is an obvious lack of quality that is letting them down. With Villa boss Remi Garde against his old Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, this is a case of pupil versus professor and, for me, there is only one winner."
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When football puts you on top of the worldpublished at 12:17
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After Bournemouth's win over Manchester United, we want to know what was the most euphoric football has left you feeling? It can be any match, any level, or even a particular signing.
Fraser, Stirling: 2007 play-off final to take Stirling Albion into the Scottish First Division. A young Robert Snodgrass inspiring the Binos to an unlikely victory - never have I been so happy and to this day Snoddy is my favourite ever human being.
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Coming up on BBC TVpublished at 12:14
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Coming up any moment....
'Arsenal don't need top striker'published at 12:11
Aston Villa v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)
John Hartson
Former Arsenal striker on BBC Radio 5 live
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For a long time Arsene Wenger was determined to play Theo Walcott through the middle, but injury let in Olivier Giroud and he has led the line so well. I don’t think he leaps like a Romelu Lukaku but he is brave and puts himself in there. That is what Arsenal need – they don’t need a top striker now, with Giroud performing like this."
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Banks reveals kidney cancerpublished at 12:04
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Sad news after England's 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks revealed he is being treated for kidney cancer for a second time.
Banks, 77, is having chemotherapy treatment to try to avoid a transplant.
The former Stoke City player made what is regarded as the greatest save in the history of football for England against Pele's Brazil in the 1970 World Cup.
"I am one of many in the country who have it," Banks told the Sunday Mirror. , external "I have to battle on."
Read more of this on the BBC Sport website.
Coming up on BBC TVpublished at 12:00
MOTD2 Extra
You have 15 minutes to get yourself a brew before Match of the Day 2 Extra looks back to Saturday’s action plus a preview of today’s games on BBC Two, BBC Radio 5 live and online from 12:15 GMT.
And of course later there’ll be Match of the Day 2 itself – today it’s on at 22:30 on BBC One, and from 23:25 for viewers in Scotland.
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When football puts you on top of the worldpublished at 11:58
#getinspired
After Bournemouth's win over Manchester United, we want to know what was the most euphoric football has left you feeling? It can be any match, any level, or even a particular signing.
Peter Nightingale: 1966 World Cup final. 12 years old, immediately ran outside shouting and screaming "we are the champions". Then started to practice Geoff Hurst's hat-trick goal. Brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.
Coxy56: Peterborough United 4 Gillingham 2 on Wednesday, 1 May, 1974 in the Fourth Division in front of almost 18,000 fans to win the championship when I was a skinny teenager. Some memories never die.
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By the time Euro 2016 comes round it'll be 50 years of hurt...
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Grealish back for Villa?published at 11:54
Aston Villa v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)
Steve Bower
BBC football commentator at Villa Park
Team news from Villa Park coming up in just over half an hour. Will Jack Grealish be back for Aston Villa?
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If Remi Garde - who with Patrick Vieira was jointly Arsene Wenger's first signing for Arsenal in 1996 - has got to grips with Jack Grealish's playful streak, then so much the better. Grealish is young, gifted and back - but better players than him have wasted their talent, and Villa are in no position to indulge him."
Can you beat Lawro?published at 11:50
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Still plenty of time to make your predictions for today's Premier League matches.
See how your guesses fare against other supporters and pundit Mark Lawrenson, plus get feedback from BBC Sport's team including Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
Play here.
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When football puts you on top of the worldpublished at 11:43
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Which is it then Boro fans?..
After Bournemouth's win over Manchester United, we want to know what was the most euphoric football has left you feeling? It can be any match, any level, or even a particular signing.
Aitor is King: Seeing Boro win our first ever major trophy in Cardiff or seeing the greatest comeback since Lazarus to get to the Uefa Cup final.
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The League Cup final win or the Uefa Cup run to the final?
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Postpublished at 11:40
Aston Villa v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)
It's the apprentice against the professor at Villa Park as former Arsenal player Remi Garde faces his former boss Arsene Wenger...
'Courage'published at 11:37
Arter acted with "real dignity"published at 11:35
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Bournemouth's Harry Arter acted with "real dignity" by playing in the 2-1 win over Manchester United shortly after the death of his daughter, says manager Eddie Howe.
Midfielder Arter, 25, and his partner lost their child at birth in midweek.
Despite his loss, Arter played for 86 minutes in a surprise victory as the Cherries added to last Saturday's 1-0 win over champions Chelsea.
"It's been a hugely emotional week for him," said Howe.
Read more about this on BBC Sport website.
Countdown to kick-offpublished at 11:30
Aston Villa v Arsenal (13:30 GMT)
Two hours to kick-off and counting...
Wait, for real?published at 11:28
Bournemouth 2-1 Man Utd
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The Bournemouth chairman is pinching himself but this man's beaming grin can only be for real
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When football puts you on top of the worldpublished at 11:25
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After Bournemouth's win over Manchester United, we want to know what was the most euphoric football has left you feeling? It can be any match, any level, or even a particular signing.
Christopher Wood: 2006 FA Cup final... I was 11. Ran down my street screaming when we won on penalties!
Kevin Scott: Michael Thomas, 89th minute at Anfield in 1989. Liverpool 0 - Arsenal 2, and champions on goal difference. it makes the hairs stand on the back of my neck thinking about it!
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Actually it was the 92nd minute! And the Gunners won on goals scored... Will we ever see a title race as tight?
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Return of a club legendpublished at 11:21
Liverpool v West Brom (16:00 GMT)
Here's a little Sunday treat for Liverpool fans...a picture of former captain Steven Gerrard in deep discussion with boss Jurgen Klopp at training on Saturday.
Sadly, the Reds will not be able to call on Gerrard's services for today's home game with West Brom but will his presence at the training ground inspire the Reds to three points?