Why Leon Goretzka was not in Aston Villa's squad to face Arsenal

Aston Villa midfielder Leon Goretzka was not included in the squad which lost against Arsenal

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Premier League champions Arsenal came away from Aston Villa with all three points.

Arsenal win the hard way as Saka strike maintains perfect start to title defence

Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Gunners Claim Narrow Victory on the Road  Sports Illustrated

The only concern for Mikel Arteta was a potential injury that forced Declan Rice to limp off

Victory ​lifts Arsenal to six points ⁠along with Man ⁠City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remain without a point.

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta’s inventiveness with full-backs helped the champions open up Unai Emery’s team and start their title defence with consecutive wins

The smile on Declan Rice’s face a few minutes from time said it all. The Arsenal midfielder had just shut down Ian Maatsen as the Aston Villa full-back zoomed into the box. Arsenal were hardly imperious, Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal, but Unai Emery’s side struggled to hurt the champions, David Raya untroubled. The

Here’s how Standard Sport rated the Arsenal players...David Raya 6Two from two for clean sheets in the Premier League this season. No real stress here - did not have a single save to make. Sharp when required to come off his line and mop up, and claimed crosses well.Ben White 5Passing was wayward at times and looked ve

MIKEL ARTETA will look to bring in another attacker on deadline day but if his team keep defending like this, he should not have the hump with sporting director Andrea Berta. Arsenal are once again favourites to retain the title for a very obvious reason. And it is not because their front three strikes fear...

Arsenal make it two wins from two games as the Premier League champions had to battle to a hard-fought victory over Aston Villa

Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Aston Villa vs Arsenal. Premier League. 8:00pm, Monday 31st August 2026. Villa Park. Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 0 Latest Premier League Odds Get Sky SportsGet a NOW Sports Membership Watch Live Live Updates Teams News Table Stats More Live Aston Villa vs

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.

Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut to a frosty reception on his return to Villa Park.