Arsenal provides fitness updates ahead of Aston Villa match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Ahead of Arsenal's Premier League match against Aston Villa on Monday, manager Mikel Arteta shared fitness updates on several players. Ezri Konsa, newly signed from Villa, is available for selection. Bruno Guimaraes has a chance to be included after a minor injury but will be managed carefully. Jurrien Timber continues his recovery but will miss the match, while William Saliba is not expected to return for some time due to a back injury. Konsa's inclusion is timely as the team navigates injury challenges.
- •Ezri Konsa available for debut against former club Aston Villa.
- •Bruno Guimaraes potentially back after minor injury.
- •Jurrien Timber makes progress but will not feature.
- •William Saliba remains sidelined with a back injury.
- •Arsenal plays Aston Villa on Monday night.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta on team fitness, players' futures and Aston Villa
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Triple Arsenal fitness update pre-Aston Villa clash
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park (kick-off 20:00 BST). New signing Ezri Konsa "has been training really well" and is available to face his former club on Monday. Arteta said they have been managing Bruno Guimaraes' workload over concerns of a groin issue, but he could "potentially" be in the travelling squad.
"Mikel Arteta has provided a triple fitness update ahead of Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa, revealing that Ezri Konsa will be available against his old club.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesAr...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:02 PMArteta on team fitness, players' futures and Aston Villa
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park (kick-off 20:00 BST). New signing Ezri Konsa "has been training really well" and is available to face his former club on Monday. Arteta said they have been managing Bruno Guimaraes' workload over concerns of a groin issue, but he could "potentially" be in the travelling squad.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 1:35 PMTriple Arsenal fitness update pre-Aston Villa clash
Mikel Arteta has provided a triple fitness update ahead of Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa, revealing that Ezri Konsa will be available against his old club.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesAr...
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