Wenger: It will be a 'miracle' if we sign anyone now

With the transfer deadline looming this week, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "I cannot say nothing will happen but it would be a little bit of a miracle now. For us the biggest thing is to get our players back."

One of those injured players is Jack Wilshere, who has yet to play this season, with some reports suggesting he will not feature at all now this campaign.

Wenger said: "I have spoken to Jack today. His morale is strong. Hopefully we will have good news."

Villa boss Alex McLeish felt the result was harsh on his side.

"We still had chances to at least get a draw," he said. "A terrible eight minutes we had. I thought the second penalty was a bit harsh.

"We've just got to take it on the chin and move on to the next league game.

"The [first] goal gave them (Arsenal) a huge lift. I didn't think they looked as if they could score but that goal gave them a huge lift.

"But I expected a reaction from Arsenal.

"Maybe we didn't defend as compactly [in the second half]. The [Arsenal] midfield started to get a bit of possession and that gave them the ascendancy."