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Arsenal prepares for challenging away match against Aston Villa

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Arsenal prepares for challenging away match against Aston Villa
Summary

Arsenal faces Aston Villa at Villa Park on Monday night in their second Premier League match of the season. The Gunners aim to continue their perfect start after a 10-day break following their opening win, while Villa looks to rebound from a heavy 4-0 loss to Brighton. This match marks a significant clash as Ezri Konsa faces his former club for the first time since transferring to Arsenal. With numerous squad changes, Aston Villa seeks to build on their successful previous season, where they finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa League. Both teams are under pressure to perform as the campaign gains momentum.

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Status Watch
  • •Arsenal plays their first away game of the season.
  • •Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut against Aston Villa.
  • •Aston Villa aims to rebound from a 4-0 loss to Brighton.
  • •Unai Emery's Villa underwent significant squad changes this summer.
  • •Villa Park has historically posed challenges for Arsenal.
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What they're saying
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The big Premier League clash of the evening!This Monday night, the defending champions travel to Aston Villa for Matchday 2 of the Premier League.While the Gunners hope to close the gap on Manchester ...

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Arsenal return to Premier League action on Monday night when they travel to Villa Park looking to maintain their 100 per cent start to the new season.After a 10-day break between matches, Mikel Arteta...

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Arsenal return to Premier League action on Monday night when they travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa, with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to maintain their perfect start to the new campaign.The G...

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