Aston Villa are set to host Arsenal in the Premier League tonight, hoping to recover from a challenging start to their season. Unai Emery's side endured a 4-0 defeat to Brighton in their opening fixture last week, conceding four goals within the first 31 minutes.
In contrast, Premier League champions Arsenal began their campaign in strong form, dispatching Coventry City with a 3-0 victory. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard all found the net in that match and will be looking to replicate their performance this evening.
Tonight's game at Villa Park kicks off at 8pm. Joao Gomes is suspended for Aston Villa after a red card against Brighton, while Amadou Onana is a long-term absentee. Summer signings Zion Suzuki, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Leon Goretzka, and Nicolas Jackson are in line to start for Villa. Ezri Konsa, who signed for Arsenal from Villa, could make his debut for the Gunners against his former club.