Aston Villa vs Arsenal lineups will be closely watched ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash at Villa Park. Arsenal enter Matchday 2 after a 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City, while Aston Villa are looking to respond after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Both managers face selection issues after busy summer transfer activity, injuries and suspensions.
The Aston Villa lineup could include several new faces, with Nicolas Jackson expected to make his debut after Ollie Watkins’ departure. Arsenal also have changes to consider, including the availability of £55 million signing Ezri Konsa, who joined from Aston Villa.
With both squads still adjusting, the Aston Villa vs Arsenal lineups will provide an early look at how Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta plan to approach the game.
Aston Villa Lineup Today and Team News
The Aston Villa lineup today features several changes from the side that starts the season with a 4–0 defeat to Brighton. João Gomes is suspended following his red card in the opening match, while Amadou Onana remains unavailable with a knee injury. Ollie Watkins has also left Villa for Al-Hilal, with Nicolas Jackson coming into the starting XI against Arsenal.
Zion Suzuki starts in goal, replacing Marco Bizot after the Brighton defeat. The back four consists of Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen, with Ross Barkley and Boubacar Kamara operating in midfield.
John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía and George Hemmings support Nicolas Jackson, who makes his Aston Villa debut up front.
Aston Villa Confirmed Lineup
Zion Suzuki; Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen; Ross Barkley, Boubacar Kamara; John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía, George Hemmings; Nicolas Jackson.
Substitutes: Marco Bizot, Tyrone Mings, Matteo Ruggeri, Alejandro Garnacho, Tammy Abraham, Lamare Bogarde, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Alysson, Luka Lynch.
Arsenal Lineup Today and Team News
The Arsenal lineup today sees the Premier League champions make a relatively strong selection for their first away match of the campaign. William Saliba and Jurriën Timber remain unavailable, while Bruno Guimarães is among the substitutes after returning to training from injury.
David Raya starts behind a defence of Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori. Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard form the midfield, with Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis and Kai Havertz leading the attack.
Ezri Konsa is also named among the substitutes for his first return to Villa Park since completing his move from Aston Villa to Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are not included as their moves away from the club progress.
Arsenal Confirmed Lineup
David Raya; Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori; Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard; Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz.
Substitutes: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Piero Hincapié, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyökeres, Ezri Konsa, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Bruno Guimarães.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Confirmed Lineups and Live Updates
The Aston Villa vs Arsenal confirmed lineups are now official, giving a clearer picture of the tactical battle at Villa Park. Villa hand Nicolas Jackson his debut and turn to Zion Suzuki in goal, while Arsenal keep a strong attacking group led by Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
The biggest changes from the predicted teams are also worth noting. Goretzka does not start for Aston Villa, while Arsenal leave Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimarães on the bench.
The Aston Villa vs Arsenal live score, goals, highlights and major match updates can now be added as the game progresses, with the article updated again at halftime and full time.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Lineups Today: Confirmed Starting XI, Team News and Live Updates