{
  "id": 4580674,
  "title": "Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/aston-villa-vs-arsenal-match-preview-and-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aston-villa-vs-arsenal-match-053000837.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Villa and Arsenal are set to clash at Villa Park on Monday night in a Premier League match that will see former Arsenal player Ezri Konsa return to his old ground for the first time since joining the Gunners. Villa currently sit at the bottom of the table with no points after a 4-0 opening-day defeat against Brighton, while Arsenal have won their first three fixtures, including a 3-0 victory over Coventry City.\n\nReferee Jarred Gillett, who also officiated a previous match between the sides at Villa Park, will be in charge of this encounter. Last time the two teams met at the stadium, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 4-1 scoreline.\n\nFor Aston Villa, Leon Bailey, Amadou Onana (knee), Johan Manzambi (knee) and Brian Madjo (ankle/foot) will be absent from the lineup, and Joao Gomes is suspended. However, new signings Zion Suzuki, Leon Goretzka and Nicolas Jackson are expected to make their debuts, with Goretzka likely to replace the suspended Gomes in midfield. Tammy Abraham is a doubt due to a groin/hip injury.\n\nArsenal, under manager Mikel Arteta, have also made a strong start to their season, winning both their opening match and the Community Shield, while also keeping a clean sheet. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scored in their recent victory over Coventry City.",
  "summary": "Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday, with Villa bottom of the table without a point after a 4-0 opening-day defeat at Brighton and Arsenal top after a 3-0 win over Coventry City.The game ...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Arsenal XI vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/arsenal-xi-vs-aston-villa-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}