Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park in Premier League Matchweek 2 on Monday, 31 August 2026. Kick-off is at 10:00 PM EAT. Arsenal opened their title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry City, while Villa are looking to respond after a 4-0 defeat away to Brighton.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal match details
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Matchweek | 2 |
| Date | Monday, 31 August 2026 |
| Kick-off time | 10:00 PM EAT |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Aston Villa previous result | Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa |
| Arsenal previous result | Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City |
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa have made major changes to their squad and are still integrating new arrivals. Joao Gomes is suspended after his red card against Brighton. Tammy Abraham and Brian Madjo are unavailable, while Amadou Onana and Johan Manzambi are also sidelined.
Nicolas Jackson is available after completing his move from Chelsea and could make his Villa debut. Leon Goretzka is also in contention following his free transfer from Bayern Munich, while goalkeeper Zion Suzuki could make his first league start.
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Arsenal team news
Ezri Konsa is available to face his former club after joining Arsenal from Aston Villa. Bruno Guimaraes has returned to training following a minor groin problem and could also feature.
Jurrien Timber is continuing his recovery from a groin problem, while William Saliba remains a long-term absentee.
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Aston Villa and Arsenal current form
Aston Villa
Villa’s 4-0 defeat at Brighton was a difficult start to the new league season. The result came during a period of significant squad change, with Unai Emery integrating new players while several important members of last season’s team have moved on.
The Arsenal fixture gives Villa an immediate opportunity to respond in their first home league match of the campaign.
Arsenal
Arsenal began their title defence with a 3-0 home win over Coventry City. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scored as the champions made a confident start to the campaign.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal head-to-head
This will be the 208th meeting between Aston Villa and Arsenal. Arsenal have won 89 of the previous 207 matches, Villa have won 72 and 46 have ended in draws.
The teams split their two Premier League meetings last season. Aston Villa won 2-1 at Villa Park before Arsenal responded with a 4-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Key players for Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Nicolas Jackson
Jackson could make his Aston Villa debut after completing a club-record move from Chelsea. His arrival gives Emery a new centre-forward option following Ollie Watkins’ move to Al-Hilal.
Leon Goretzka
Goretzka joined Villa on a free transfer after leaving Bayern Munich. His experience and ability through central midfield could be particularly useful with Joao Gomes suspended.
Bukayo Saka
Saka scored in Arsenal’s opening league win and remains one of the champions’ main attacking threats from the right.
Martin Odegaard
Odegaard also scored against Coventry and remains central to Arsenal’s possession play, movement between the lines and chance creation.
Tactical focus
Arsenal will look to establish control through possession, pressing and combinations involving Odegaard, Saka, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz. Villa will need to manage the midfield battle without Gomes while giving their new players a clear structure.
Jackson gives Villa a natural focal point in attack, while Goretzka adds experience in central areas. How Villa protect the ball in midfield and how Arsenal exploit space after turnovers could be important to the shape of the match.
Aston Villa’s summer rebuild
Villa have gone through major squad changes during the summer. Ollie Watkins joined Al-Hilal, Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Martinez moved to Chelsea, Youri Tielemans joined Manchester United and Ezri Konsa moved to Arsenal.
The club have responded with additions including Nicolas Jackson, Leon Goretzka, Zion Suzuki, Matteo Ruggeri and Joao Gomes. The Arsenal match offers an early look at how Emery’s reshaped squad is settling into the new season.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal FAQs
What time is Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Aston Villa vs Arsenal kicks off at 10:00 PM EAT on Monday, 31 August 2026.
Where is Aston Villa vs Arsenal being played?
The match will be played at Villa Park, Aston Villa’s home stadium.
Where can I follow Aston Villa vs Arsenal live?
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Conclusion
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal gives both teams an early test in the 2026/27 Premier League season. Arsenal arrive after an opening win, while Villa are looking for a response after defeat at Brighton and a summer of major squad changes.
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