Arsenal face a tough challenge in their second game of the season as they make the trip to Aston Villa on Saturday. 

The Gunners opened the season with a solid 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates with goals from in-form Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka to get their title challenge off to a perfect start.

They face a tricky test in their second game as they face a Villa side who come off the back of an impressive 2-1 win over Julian Lopetegui’s West Ham at the London Stadium.

Mikel Arteta’s side are in good health as he doesn’t face many injury problems going into the clash with Villa on Saturday, he will be hoping to see more of the same from the opening weekend.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal kicks off at 5:30 pm on Saturday 24 August at Villa Park and will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Arsenal backed to take six points from the first two games

The Gunners are favourites against Champions League new boys Aston Villa as they are backed at 4/5 to win according to Oddschecker.

Villa are given a 23% chance to win at 17/5 odds with a draw backed at 3/1.

Despite being the favourites, it will be a tough game for the Gunners who lost both their games to Villa last season, so Unai Emery’s side certainly won’t sit back on Saturday night.

We are predicting a close-fought battle but a narrow 2-1 win for Arsenal on Saturday which would lead the Gunners to six points from their first two games.

Press the next page to see Mikel Arteta’s predicted lineup at Villa Park.