Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, will face Aston Villa managed by Unai Emery at Villa Park on August 24.
Both teams secured wins in the opening weekend, with Arsenal defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa triumphing over West Ham United.
Key players like Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka contributed to Arsenal’s victory, while Jhon Duran scored the winning goal for Villa.
Last season, Villa defeated Arsenal twice without conceding a goal, including a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium that hampered the Gunners’ title aspirations.
Expect another closely contested match between the two sides early in the new campaign.
Predicted Lineups and Team News
Aston Villa Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Onana, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers, McGinn, Watkins
Injured: Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, Robin Olsen
On the Arsenal side, Arteta expects Declan Rice to recover from a leg cramp suffered in the previous match and join Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard in midfield.
Riccardo Calafiori may have to wait for his Premier League debut as Gabriel and William Saliba continue in defense.
Arsenal Predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK), White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Injured: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, Fabio Vieira
How to Watch
Viewers around the world can watch the Premier League match through various platforms:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | USA Network | Fubo, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC app/site, Peacock |
Canada | — | Fubo Canada |
UK | Sky Sports Main Event | Sky Go, NOW TV |
Australia | Optus Sport | — |
India | Star Sports Select 1 | Hotstar, JioTV |