Piero Hincapie has reportedly been ruled out of Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest, with news that the defender will not feature because of his groin injury. Arsenal’s rock-solid core and Man City firepower headline our Premier League Team of the Season so far

Arsenal eased past Premier League title rivals Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium today. Gabriel bundled in from a corner then Martin Zubimendi poked it into the bottom-right corner. Leandro Trossard lashed in from the edge of the box before Gabriel Jesus curled it home coolly.

When Liverpool faltered earlier this year, Arsenal picked up steam. They went on a run that led to them grabbing first place in the Premier League, a spot they have not relinquished over the past couple of months. The Gunners are riding a five-match win streak in league play, having won seven matches overall dating back to last month.

William Saliba has been included in Arsenal’s squad to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge. Mikel Arteta said Saliba was unlikely to play against Chelsea; however, the Frenchman appears to have made a speedy recovery.

Arsenal travelled to the City Ground, faced a stubborn Nottingham Forest who held them to a 0-0 draw as they failed to convert a chance to make it a nine-point lead atop the Premier League after Manchester City 's 2-0 loss to Manchester United earlier today.