In a clash of Arsenal managers past and present, the Gunners are set to face Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in the West Midlands on Saturday evening in the Premier League. Both teams have secured three points after their respective opening matches, with Villa beating West Ham United 2-1 and Arsenal defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers with two unanswered goals.
The young forward who scored the decisive goal celebrated in front of the Villa fans, perhaps indicating his commitment to Emery’s side. Villa had chances to score more against Julen Lopetegui’s team, and now they are on the verge of starting the season with back-to-back wins. Despite losing some consistency in home victories, Arsenal have been scoring regularly at Villa Park, finding the net at least twice in their last eight matches there.
Arsenal continued their goal-scoring streak against Wolves in their first game of the season, extending their run of scoring against them to 34 matches with a goal from Kai Havertz. The Gunners have been formidable on the road, amassing 25 points from a possible 27 in away matches in 2024, showcasing their defensive solidity with seven clean sheets and only three goals conceded.
Villa, on the other hand, managed to do the double over Arsenal last season, with a 1-0 win at home and a surprising 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Emery seems to have Arsenal’s number, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming clash.
