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Arsenal faces depleted Aston Villa; Spurs seek goals against Newcastle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Arsenal faces depleted Aston Villa; Spurs seek goals against Newcastle

Summary

Arsenal prepares to confront an Aston Villa side missing key players when they meet next Monday, August 31. Aston Villa suffered a heavy defeat to Brighton and has seen important players depart, including Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile, Tottenham aims to regain form after their recent loss to Brentford, having invested significantly in new signings including Savio. Spurs host Newcastle on the same day, looking for a return on their £300 million investment. Liverpool's new manager, Andoni Iraola, makes his Anfield debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday after a draw at Newcastle in his opening match.

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Status Watch

•Arsenal faces Aston Villa on August 31.
•Villa is without key players after recent transfers.
•Tottenham welcomes Newcastle, aiming for better results.
•Liverpool's Iraola is set for his first home game Saturday.
•Villa suffered a 4-0 defeat to Brighton last weekend.

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spend

What they're saying

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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.Villa torn apart Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut to a frosty reception on his return to Villa Park.
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