Aston Villa vs. Arsenal player ratings: Live grades for Gunners, Villains in 2026 Premier League match
The defending Premier League champions look to keep things moving at the start of the season as Arsenal navigate their first road trip of the campaign with a visit to Aston Villa on Monday.
Aston Villa and Arsenal are set to face off in a 2026 Premier League match at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The defending champions, Arsenal, will visit their new opponents for the first time this season. Arsenal, who started the season well with victories over Manchester City in the Community Shield and Coventry City, will be looking to continue their strong form.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, began their top-flight campaign with a 4-0 defeat to Brighton, leaving them in a state of transition following a busy summer transfer window. Unai Emery, Arsenal's manager, aims to instill his tactical expertise onto the newer members of the squad. The match will be refereed by Jarred Gillett.
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