Ezri Konsa set to start for Arsenal against Aston Villa today

Arsenal prepare to face Aston Villa today with expectations that new signing Ezri Konsa will make his full debut for the club. The defender, who joined the Gunners during the current transfer window, has been training with the team since his presentation. Konsa was excluded from the previous fixture against Coventry City to allow him time to adapt to his new teammates. With William Saliba currently unavailable due to an injury, the coaching staff is looking to field Konsa alongside Gabriel in the central defence. His versatility across the back line provides the squad with additional tactical options for the Premier League campaign. Should he start, his first appearance will be against the team he departed earlier this summer.

• 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ezri Konsa expected to start for Arsenal at Aston Villa