Liveblog 3000! Arsenal’s visit to Birmingham to play Villa reimagined as Birmingham edition

Yes, McLeish has worked his magic in Birmingham for a second time. JG previewed this match well, pointing out the dreariness of Villa's season.

Kick-off is 7:45pm UK, 2:45pm Eastern, 11:45am Pacific, and has probably already started in Fiji.

We'll be here an hour or so beforehand, though the last time I promised that I showed up a minute before kick-off.