Arsenal Set to Face Aston Villa in Premier League Clash

Arsenal is scheduled to play their first away match of the 2026-27 Premier League season on Monday evening at Villa Park against Aston Villa.

The reigning champions began their title defense with a 3-0 victory over Coventry City, while Aston Villa suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton in their opening match. Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, will be overseeing his 250th Premier League match, facing a Villa side that has historically posed challenges at home.

Aston Villa hopes to leverage their recent home success against reigning champions, having won three consecutive matches in this context. However, they will be without Joao Gomes due to suspension and Amadou Onana due to injury. Arsenal's new signing, Ezri Konsa, is available for selection, while other players like Jurrien Timber and William Saliba remain sidelined with injuries. The match will kick off at 8pm BST and will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports.