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Aston Villa\u2019s upward trajectory under manager Unai Emery is no surprise to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta who said on Friday he is expecting a tough game when he takes his Premier League leaders to Villa Park on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Villa, who put in a dominant performance in their 1-0 victory over champions Manchester City on Wednesday, are up to third in the league. They have won 14 straight Premier League games at Villa Park and have also qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa Conference League.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of Saturday\u2019s game, Arteta lavished praise on former Arsenal manager Emery, telling reporters: \u201cI think you have to give huge credit to them and Unai and the coaching staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are going to be a tough opponent and it is one of my favourite grounds… (It\u2019s) no surprise. I have followed him since he was coach of Almeria and what he has done at every team is remarkable.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has always improved the players, the team and the club. He is Basque like I am. I really admire him. I am really happy for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arteta will not be on the touchline for the match, with the Spaniard serving a ban following his third booking of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I am in the Directors\u2019 Box, I don\u2019t know, it is a discussion we will have later on. But let\u2019s see, hopefully I will have a really nice view,\u201d Arteta said.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta will serve a touchline ban at Villa Park <\/p>\n

League leaders Arsenal are one of the few teams in the top-flight enjoying a better run of form than Villa, and the north London outfit enter the match on the back of four straight wins, the last of which was a seven-goal thriller at Luton Town.<\/p>\n

Declan Rice\u2019s header deep in stoppage time sealed that victory, with Arteta saying that his side\u2019s willingness to fight until the end was proof of their title credentials.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou saw the chemistry of the players. It was a beautiful moment,\u201d Arteta said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think a team (that wins the title) has to have an unbelievable desire to win every game and I think we have that. We\u2019ve showed it time and time again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arteta said Thomas Partey would not be available for selection, but added that the midfielder was recovering well from his thigh injury.<\/p>\n

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