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Gomes misses Villa vs. Arsenal after red card suspension

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Gomes misses Villa vs. Arsenal after red card suspension

Summary

Aston Villa will face Arsenal in their upcoming league match without midfielder Joao Gomes, who is serving a three-match ban following his red card in the season opener against Brighton, where Villa lost 4-0. This suspension could significantly impact Villa's performance, as Gomes has previously excelled against Arsenal while playing for Wolves. Arsenal, coming off a tough fixture, may benefit from Gomes' absence as they seek to capitalize on Villa's poor start to the season. The match is scheduled for the near future, heightening the stakes for Villa to improve quickly.

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By the Numbers

•Joao Gomes is suspended for Aston Villa's match against Arsenal.
•Gomes received a red card in Villa's 4-0 loss to Brighton.
•Villa aims to bounce back against Arsenal after a poor start.
•Arsenal is looking to exploit Villa's key player's absence.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal has already been handed a boost ahead of Aston Villa game

What they're saying

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Arsenal have been handed an unlikely boost ahead of their next league game against Aston Villa, with an important player for the home side set to miss the match.Unai Emery’s European champions suffe...
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