Arsenal visits Aston Villa aiming for second straight victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Arsenal travels to Villa Park on August 28, looking to extend their strong start to the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Coventry City. Aston Villa, in contrast, is still reeling from a heavy 4-0 defeat against Brighton. Arsenal's new signing, Ezri Konsa, is set for a personal reunion against his former club. While Villa faces a challenging season with key departures, Arsenal hopes to maintain momentum despite injury concerns with players like Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
- •Arsenal won their opener 3-0 against Coventry City.
- •Aston Villa lost 4-0 to Brighton in their first match.
- •Ezri Konsa is expected to debut for Arsenal against his former club.
- •Villa had significant player departures this summer, impacting team dynamics.
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"Arsenal head to Villa Park on Monday night aiming to build on their opening-day victory, and all eyes will be on Ezri Konsa as he prepares for a swift reunion with his old club.
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