Arsenal prepares for match against Aston Villa amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Arsenal visits Aston Villa for their second match of the 2026/27 Premier League season on August 29. Arsenal won their opener 4-0 against Coventry City while Aston Villa experienced a heavy 0-4 loss to Brighton. Arsenal faces injury issues, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber ruled out. New signing Bruno Guimarães is doubtful due to a thigh injury. Despite these concerns, Arsenal is expected to field a strong lineup led by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.
- •Arsenal won their season opener against Coventry City 4-0
- •Aston Villa lost 0-4 to Brighton in their opening match
- •Saliba and Timber are confirmed out for Arsenal
- •Guimarães is doubtful for the match against Villa
- •Havertz and Saka expected to lead Arsenal's attack
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal at Aston Villa preview: Injuries, Suspensions, and Predicted Lineups
"How will the Gunners lineup for their first away match of the season?
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