Arsenal's squad depth makes them favourites for the Premier League title, says former Premier League forward Clinton Morrison. The Gunners stamped their authority as league leaders on Tuesday night with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over in-form Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.

Mirror Football takes a look at two of the biggest headlines from the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal begin the new year on top of the Premier League

Without some of their best players as Declan Rice missed out with a knee injury, Arsenal were able to go five points clear atop the Premier League after defeating Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium with a four-minute double from Gabriel and Martin Zubimendi.

Arsenal spent big to bolster their attack in the summer, but their main attacking contributor on paper is Leandro Trossard.

In a recent report, The Independent mentioned that Arsenal have set their sights on Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya. It has been claimed that the Gunners are showing interest in

Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Arsenal's League Cup quarterfinal with Crystal Palace went the distance – as so many of their recent matches have done

Gabriel Magalhaes’ injury substitution on Tuesday appears to be nothing serious, but Declan Rice remains a doubt for Arsenal’s next game.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal defender

With the matchup today, both teams will be without some key players due to injuries or suspensions. However, at the last minute, one of the players who will miss the match is Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

Radio Coverage: Live national radio commentary will be available on talkSPORT. Arsenal and Villa also offer live audio commentary through their respective official apps.