Saka earns Arsenal narrow victory at troubled Villa

01 Sep 2026 05:00AM (Updated: 01 Sep 2026 05:04AM) BIRMINGHAM, Aug 31 : Champions Arsenal made it two wins out of two as Bukayo Saka's second-half goal earned them a workmanlike 1-0 victory at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday.Saka bundled in from close range in the 59th minute to reward a patient Arsenal, who dominated without ever overwhelming a resolute Villa side.Villa, whose Europa League-winning side has disintegrated after a summer exodus, came closest in the first half when Emi Buendia struck a shot against the crossbar.Victory lifted Arsenal to six points along with Manchester City, Hull City and Chelsea.Villa remain pointless and without a goal and will be seeking to boost their squad ahead of the transfer window closing on Tuesday. Source: Reuters