Frank Christian
Arsenal faces an early challenge to their Premier League title aspirations as they visit Aston Villa on August 24.
The Gunners were defeated twice by Villa in the previous season, halting their title quest. Mikel Arteta’s side kicked off this season with a 2-0 win against Wolves, while Emery’s men secured a 2-1 victory over West Ham.
Arsenal and Villa, both Champions League contenders this season, are set for an intriguing clash at Villa Park.
Follow the live updates and score of Aston Villa vs. Arsenal as it unfolds here.
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal Score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Aston Villa | 0 | |
| Arsenal | 0 |
Confirmed Lineups:
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1, right to left): 23. Emiliano Martinez — 2. Matty Cash, 4. Ezri Konsa, 14. Pau Torres, 12. Lucas Digne — 24. Amadou Onana, 8. Youri Tielemans — 31. Leon Bailey, 27. Morgan Rogers, 7. John McGinn — 11. Ollie Watkins
Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): 22. David Raya (GK) — 4. Ben White, 2. William Saliba, 6. Gabriel, 12. Jurrien Timber — 8. Martin Odegaard, 5. Thomas Partey, 41. Declan Rice — 7. Bukayo Saka, 29. Kai Havertz, 11. Gabriel Martinelli
Live Updates, Highlights, and Commentary of Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
1 hour before kickoff: Arsenal confirms an unchanged lineup from the previous match, while Villa sticks with the winning team from last week.
1 hour 25 mins before kickoff: Arsenal had a strong away record last season, but Villa was their nemesis. The Gunners aim to reverse their fortunes today.
1 hour 45 mins before kickoff: A crucial match for Arsenal, as their rivals secure wins. Arteta looks for a statement victory from his players.
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2 hours before kickoff: Villa shut out Arsenal in their previous encounters. Can they repeat this feat today?
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Aston Villa vs. Arsenal Kickoff Time
The match starts at 5:30 p.m. local time at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK.
Here are the timings in some key regions:
| Date | Kickoff Time | |
| USA | Sat, Aug. 24 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Aug. 24 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Aug. 24 | 5:30 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sun, Aug. 25 | 2:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sat, Aug. 24 | 10:00 p.m. IST |
Lineups and Team News
Ollie Watkins leads the attack for Villa, while Amadou Onana retains his place after a strong debut.
Aston Villa predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez — Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne — Onana, Tielemans — Bailey, Rogers, McGinn — Watkins
Aston Villa subs: Gauci, Carlos, Maatsen, Nedeljkovic, Barkley, Buendia, Jaden, Ramsey, Duran
Declan Rice is fit to start for Arsenal alongside Partey and Odegaard, while Timber gets the nod at left-back.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Arsenal subs: Ramsdale, Zinchenko, Kiwior, Calafiori, Jorginho, Nelson, Nwaneri, Trossard, Nketiah
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal Live Stream and TV Channels
Viewing options for this Premier League match across major regions include:
| 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 |
