Mikel Arteta
The duo were absent during the 2-1 home win over Fulham on Saturday which extended the table-topping Gunners' perfect start to the season.
"We still have to make another scan, especially on Thomas, to see the length (of absence) but I don't think they'll be available. It's a similar area (to the one that kept Partey out last season), but hopefully not as bad," Arteta told reporters.
Arsenal have made their best start to a Premier League season since 2004-05 and Arteta said he was delighted with the performances that have led to four straight wins.
"The way we are playing, what we transmit as a team and then getting that into winning football matches – there's the reason why we are where we are," Arteta said.
"There is still a lot to improve. There is room individually and collectively in many areas that we have to do."
The Spaniard expects a tough battle against 15th-placed Villa, who will be looking for their second win of the season.
"I watch the teams and how physical they (Villa) are," Arteta said. "Every game here is a battle for everybody, and we don't expect anything different.
"Villa are a top team, they have a big squad, top quality players, and a good manager, and we expect a difficult game again on Wednesday."
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