Confirmed Arsenal Team v Aston Villa:

Arsenal return to Premier League action this evening when they face Aston Villa at Villa Park, looking to maintain their perfect start to the new season.

Mikel Arteta’s side have had a 10-day break since their 3-0 victory over Coventry City, giving the Gunners plenty of time to prepare for what should be a much tougher examination away from home.

Villa, meanwhile, will be looking for a response after suffering a 4-0 defeat against Brighton in their opening Premier League fixture.

Arteta names his Arsenal team

There were several interesting selection decisions for Arteta ahead of tonight’s game.

Bruno Guimaraes returned to training after missing the Coventry victory with a groin problem, while new signing Ezri Konsa was available to make his Arsenal debut against the club he recently left.

Jurrien Timber has been continuing his rehabilitation from a groin injury, while William Saliba remains an injury concern as he recovers from his longer-term back problem.

Here is the confirmed Arsenal team to face Aston Villa:

Confirmed Arsenal Team

Arsenal looking to make it two wins from two

Despite Villa’s difficult opening result, Arsenal should not underestimate Unai Emery’s side at Villa Park.

The Midlands club have undergone significant changes during the summer and Emery will be determined to get a reaction from his players in front of their own supporters.

Recent history also provides a warning for Arsenal. Villa have won four of their seven home Premier League meetings with the Gunners since returning to the top flight in 2019.

However, Arteta’s men arrive with confidence following their opening victory and will be looking to impose themselves from the start.

Three points tonight would maintain Arsenal’s 100 per cent Premier League record and provide the champions with their first away victory of the new campaign.