Half chances came and went for Arsenal as they sought a nerve-easing opener, Gyökeres twice heading off target from teasing crosses and Trossard’s tame effort forcing former Gunners goalkeeper Martínez into his first action of the evening. But Villa were proving frustratingly stubborn despite injuries and suspensions in their defence.

Martin Odegaard's first goal of the season helped a fortuitous Arsenal side secure a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton to stay top of the Premier League table. The Gunners captain lashed in a superb effort early on before a Georginio Rutter own goal looked to set them on their way.

The sample size so far is miniscule, Jesus having played barely an hour of football this season, but the signs are that he has returned with a bang. Against Club Brugge he crashed a shot against the crossbar and the pressure he placed on Yerson Mosquera was enough to force the own goal that beat Wolves.

Arsenal (13-3-2) will go up against Aston Villa (12-3-3) at Emirates Stadium in London, England on Tuesday. Arsenal are priced at -275 while the Villains are at +220. The total has been set at 3. The goaltenders protecting the net are David Raya for Arsenal and Emiliano Martinez for Aston Villa.

Dealt an injury blow right before the game was due to begin, it could have been a tricky afternoon for Mikel Arteta’s Gunners. But they took it in their stride and dominated for more than half the game, ultimately surviving Brighton’s attempt at a fightback.

Maxence Lacroix had a night to forget, as the Crystal Palace defender scored an own goal and missed the only penalty kick in an otherwise flawless eight-round shootout in the League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.