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Aston Villa vs Arsenal Premier League | Gameweek 2 - Live, Team News, Match Summary & Highlights
When Arsenal travels to face Unai Emery's Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening, managers from the past and present will face off in the West Midlands.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal|Premier League | Gameweek 2
On Saturday night, when the Gunners travel to take on Unai Emery's Aston Villa in the Premier League, managers from the past and present of Arsenal face off in the West Midlands.
After one game, both teams had three points: Mikel Arteta's team defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers with two goals in quick succession, and the Lions defeated West Ham United 2-1.
Match Details:
NAME: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
DATE: Aug 24, 2024
TIME: 5.30pm UK
VENUE: Villa Park
Live Match
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Right-back Matty Cash was substituted eight minutes before the end of Villa's victory over West Ham. It seemed as though Cash had suffered a blow to the upper part of his leg, but Emery did not address the defender's condition following the match.
Still, reserve right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic is waiting in the wings, but if Cash is left out, Emery might choose to go with the more seasoned player and move Ezri Konsa to right-back, freeing up Diego Carlos to return to the center of defense amid rumors of his departure.
Villa should think about moving Duran up to the starting lineup as Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings are still recovering from serious knee injuries.
Arsenal Team News
Declan Rice suffered cramps only minutes before the end of Arsenal's victory over Wolves, forcing them to make a late change. However, the English midfielder will likely start at Villa Park.
Havertz is attempting to overcome some personal demons on Saturday, as the former Chelsea striker has never scored or assisted a teammate in seven prior Premier League games with Villa—his worst record against any English top-flight team.
While Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Kieran Tierney (hamstring) are still some weeks away from full-back recovery, Fabio Vieira (hip) might also be ready for the journey to the West Midlands.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Summary
Highlights - Aston Villa vs Arsenal