Aston Villa vs Arsenal: How to watch, TV channel, live stream, NOW TV, team news and score prediction

Aston Villa made a terrible start to the new season, losing 4-0 to Brighton to sit bottom of the early Premier League table after week one.

Arsenal meanwhile began the defence of their title with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry City .

Last season's two fixtures between the sides saw Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park before the Gunners won the reverse fixture 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal in the Premier League takes place on Monday August 31 at Villa Park. Kick-off is 8pm UK and Ireland time.

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal odds and score prediction

The new signing from Club Brugge hit the ground running, producing a direct, fearless performance on his Premier League debut in the win over Coventry. He was constantly looking to attack his man, drive into dangerous areas and get shots away.

He finished with four shots and eight touches in the opposition box - more than any Arsenal player on both counts.

And at 15/8 with Sky Bet to score in a game Arsenal are taken to win, he rates as a player to consider.

Also, Matty Cash is 11/4 to be booked with Sky Bet. That's a great bet. Why? Because he looks likely to have the job of dealing with Tzolis.

And that could be an uncomfortable mission for a player who was carded 12 times last season.

The Greek winger brings an excellent card-drawing record from his time at Club Brugge, drawing a card every 206 minutes. That's a very healthy strike-rate.

Unai Emery hopes to have new signing Leon Goretzka available to make his Aston Villa debut after his signing from Bayern Munich.

Joao Gomes is suspended after his red card against Brighton, while Tammy Abraham and Brian Madjo are unavailable.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Ezri Konsa is available to make his Arsenal debut against his former side, while fellow summer signing Bruno Guimaraes could also feature after missing the win over Coventry.

Jurrien Timber is still stepping up his recovery from a groin problem while William Saliba is a long-term absentee.