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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 prepares for match against Aston Villa amid injury concerns
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal at Aston Villa preview: Injuries, Suspensions, and Predicted Lineups
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How will the Gunners lineup for their first away match of the season?

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