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Ezri Konsa set to start for Arsenal against Aston Villa today

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Ezri Konsa set to start for Arsenal against Aston Villa today
Summary

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.

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  • •Ezri Konsa is expected to earn his first start for Arsenal against Aston Villa today.
  • •The defender is projected to partner Gabriel at centre back.
  • •William Saliba remains unavailable for selection due to injury.
  • •Arsenal added Konsa to the roster this summer to bolster defensive versatility.
Latest Updates
  • 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal travel to Aston Villa on Ezri Konsa's return
  • 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ezri Konsa expected to start for Arsenal at Aston Villa
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LIVE 2026-08-31T17:25:54ZThese two teams couldn't have got off to more differing starts on matchweek one. Arsenal swept aside newly-promoted Coventry while Villa were hammered by Brighton.2026-08-31T1...

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Arsenal take on Aston Villa in a few hours, and there is growing expectation that one of their summer signings could make his full debut. The Sun reports that Ezri Konsa could be named in the starting...

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