Match stats
Arsenal claimed a statement 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday evening thanks to goals from Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey.
Here are the stats from the game as Mikel Arteta's men maintained their perfect start.
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Mikel Merino COMPLETES Gunners medical, Nico Williams UPDATE, Gabriel Jesus injury latest
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Lookman hope
Ademola Lookman will be left out of Atalanta's squad for the match against Torino, according to reports.
The Nigerian winger is in talks with PSG over a move.
However, recent reports suggested the Gunners are keeping a close eye on the deal and could make a late swoop.
He would cost around £43million.
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Merino tribute
Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil was full of praise for the departing Mikel Merino.
“I only have words of gratitude for Merino,” he said.
“A player like no other. A cup, five years qualifying for Europe and a brutal performance. Thank you and now let’s get a new Merino.”
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Osimhen battle
Arsenal and Chelsea are locked in a battle for Victor Osimhen.
Corriere dello Sport claim the North London giants are considering a late bid for the Nigerian.
The Blues are already said to be interested.
Enzo Maresca outlined plans for the club to buy a striker before the transfer deadline.
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Arsenal record
Arsenal have now won 18 of their 20 league matches in 2024, which equals the top-flight record for the first 20 games of a calendar year.
Liverpool did it in 1982, City did it in 2019 and 2021.
That stat is courtesy of Opta.
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Trossard reaction
Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Leandro Trossard's reaction to starting on the bench.
"When you don’t get picked, there are certain ways to react," the Spaniard said.
"Leo is upset, but upset to show on the pitch how good he is.
"It is a good example for the rest of the team."
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Jesus blow
Gabriel Jesus' injury could force Arsenal into the transfer market.
"Unfortunately on Thursday in the training session, just at the end he felt something in his groin," Mikel Arteta said in a press conference.
"We'll need to assess him. We need to have an MRI scan to see, but he wasn't available for the game. We have to see [if it is a long-term injury].
"Probably tomorrow or Monday we'll have the results to see if it's a matter of days or weeks. We don't know."
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Arteta on transfers
We are a little bit short, if we can do something we will do it.
"We need good availability from everybody, we don't have 23 outfield players and normally you have to be equipped like that."
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Player ratings
The Gunners were at their resilient best to beat Aston Villa 2-0.
But how did SunSport's Jordan Davies rate them?
Read the ratings below.
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F/T
Arsenal have secured a brilliant three points away at Aston Villa.
The Gunners were below par, but were sparked into life by a wonder save from David Raya.
Super sub Leandro Trossard made the difference, putting Mikel Arteta's side ahead.
Thomas Partey added a second to win the day.
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Partey!
It's 2-0 to the Gunners!
Emi Martinez can't keep out Thomas Partey's low shot and pushes it into the corner of the net.
Leandro Trossard, again, at the heart of the move.
He has changed this game.
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Trossard!
Arsenal lead at Villa Park.
And it's Leandro Trossard who pounces in the box to sweep the ball home.
The Gunners have been under the cosh in the second half, but they have scored first.
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Peep Peep
It's half-time at Villa Park.
Nothing between the pair, as Arsenal and Aston Villa go in level at half-time.
Ollie Watkins spurned a massive chance to put Villa ahead.
But Havertz also missed a golden opportunity.
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Williams move
Arsenal are eyeing up a shock move for Nico Williams.
The Gunners could secure a bargain deal - with the Spain winger's release clause at just £48million.
Read more below.
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Arteta on Timber’s return
Jurien Timber returns to Arsenal’s starting line-up – year after a knee injury forced him to miss most of last season’s campaign.
Boss Arteta revealed Timber’s reaction: “A lot, he was very happy with the news. It’s been a year since he has started a Premier League match.
“He deserves it, he’s worked so hard… and he’s got a good opportunity today. A lot of qualities that we think we are going to need.”
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Today's full-times
- Brighton 2 Manchester United 1
- Crystal Palace 0 West Ham United 2
- Fulham 2 Leicester City 1
- Manchester City 4 Ipswich Town 1
- Southampton 0 Nottingham Forest 1
- Tottenham Hotspur 4 Everton 0
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'Done deal'
Fabio Vieira's loan move to Porto is finalised, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian wrote on X: "NO buy option as said yesterday, straight loan with Porto to cover Fábio’s salary.
"It was gonna happen only in case of Chico Coinceição’s exit… and goes to Juventus."
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Arteta on Villa challenge
Mikel Arteta on facing Aston Villa this evening after Unai Emery’s side did the double over the Gunners last season.
He said: “They scored and we didn’t, it’s very simple. In two games, even though we had an enormous amount of chances to do that, and that was one of the big differences, one of the details we have analysed. We have to do better tomorrow.
“They are a really good side, really well coached. They dominate every aspect of the game.
“When you give them space to run they are phenomenal and when they have to find space they are able to do that.
“Set pieces as well. That’s why they did what they did last season.”
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Arsenal team v Villa
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Merino announcement today?
Arsenal fans were probably hoping to have had their deal for Mikel Merino confirmed by now.
The midfielder is set to join from Real Sociedad in a £33million switch.
But Arsenal have so far been quiet.
Any chance of a pre-match announcement from Mikel?
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Gift of Gab for Mikel?
Arsenal are set to make do without Gabriel Jesus today.
Reports claim he did not travel with the squad after suffering an injury setback.
Jesus' absence will only be confirmed once the team news drops.
But if he isn't on the bench, will it provoke Mikel Arteta into finally landing a new striker?
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal H2H
As mentioned earlier, Aston Villa did the double over Arsenal last season, scoring three and not conceding any.
But the head-to-head record in recent years is more of an even one.
Since Villa returned to the Premier League in 2019, both sides have won five games from their 10 meetings - with no draws.
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Arteta on Nketiah future
Mikel Arteta spoke yesterday on the future of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.
The Gunners forward, 25, is being heavily linked with a move to Nottingham Forest.
Speaking ahead of the Aston Villa clash, Arteta said: "I expect Eddie to train with us today and be prepared for tomorrow.
"Then whatever happens, it will happen if it’s good for everyone."
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Pre-match predictions?
Five hours out from Arsenal's first Premier League away game of the season against Aston Villa.
Mikel Arteta's men lost 1-0 at Villa Park last season and suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Emirates.
Can they exact revenge over former manager Unai Emery this evening?
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Gyokeres unclear on future
While Mikel Arteta dismisses talk of Arsenal signing a striker, transfer target Viktor Gyokeres continues to cast doubt over his future at Sporting Lisbon.
He said: "You never know what happens. I feel very good at Sporting, for sure; but in football there are things you don't even know.
"I feel very good here, I'm very happy at Sporting and I don't have any problem."