PL: Aston Villa v Arsenal

Arsenal head to Birmingham for a Monday night showcase against Aston Villa. Last year’s fixture saw the Gunners lose on the final kick of the game, and it will take a big effort against a wounded Unai Emery side in a hostile environment to get all three points.

For Aston Villa, it’s been a summer of big changes: Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa have all gone, and Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez also appear to be headed for the exit. Big changes. Adding to that new signings Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi will be missing through suspension and injury, respectfully. They were humiliated in their opener against Brighton. Everything is adding up to a “good time to play Villa” sort of match.

But Mikel Arteta will know that the games your supposed to win in the Premier League are often the hardest. Unai Emery’s side will be playing for pride, and Villa Park is one of the toughest grounds to go to in the league. It’s fair to say the line-up will most likely be unchanged from the opener, with no major exits expected. Goal scorers Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Ødegaard will drive the attack once more. When these three are fit and firing, Arsenal simply look their most dangerous from open play and last week was no different. Arsenal have the form, talent, and united belief to go and get three points.

Will Arsenal get some revenge for last year’s last second heartache? Will Unai Emery shake hands after the match? Start the work week off right and join us at Dillon’s to watch the drama unfold.

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