Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300mil spend
New Straits Times2h ago4 newsrooms in 3 countries
MANCHESTER: Arsenal are out to inflict more damage on a wounded Aston Villa, while Tottenham are desperate to see some return for their £300 million ($408 million) investment in new signings when Newcastle visit north London.
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Why it matters
Tottenham need to show improvement after spending £300 million on new players; Arsenal target an injured Aston Villa side.
Most affected
Tottenham fans and shareholders — Test of whether £300m spending strategy will deliver results. Aston Villa — Face Arsenal while dealing with injury problems.
Likely next
Whether Arsenal win against Aston Villa and whether Tottenham defeat Newcastle.