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Arsenal prepares to face Aston Villa in Premier League Monday fixture

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:35 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Arsenal prepares to face Aston Villa in Premier League Monday fixture
Summary

Arsenal travels to Villa Park on Monday, August 31, 2026, to face Aston Villa in a Premier League match scheduled for 20:00. The team enters the fixture following an opening 3-0 victory against Coventry City and a Community Shield title. Manager Mikel Arteta may be without Bruno Guimaraes, who is managing a minor groin issue, while Jurrien Timber and William Saliba remain unavailable due to injury. New signing Ezri Konsa is available for selection against his former club but is expected to start on the bench. Arsenal holds the potential to become the first club to win five consecutive opening away fixtures in the Premier League. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

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Status Watch
  • •Arsenal plays Aston Villa at Villa Park on Monday at 20:00.
  • •Jurrien Timber and William Saliba remain sidelined with injuries.
  • •Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for the match due to a groin issue.
  • •Ezri Konsa is available to face his former club as a substitute.
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What they're saying
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AS Roma travel to Salento to face Lecce at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero on Sunday in their next Serie A fixture.The Giallorossi arrive in excellent form, sitting atop the table after a convincing 4-0...

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Arsenal travel to Villa Park on Monday looking to continue a perfect start to the season, having won the Community Shield and beaten Coventry City 3-0 in their Premier League opener without conceding....

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