Arsenal travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa in their second Premier League fixture of the season as Mikel Arteta’s side look to build on an impressive opening victory.
The Gunners began their title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry City, while Villa endured a difficult opening afternoon as they were beaten 4-0 at Brighton.
Here is everything supporters need to know about how to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal in the UK.
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How to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Aston Villa vs Arsenal will take place on Monday, 31 August, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST at Villa Park.
The Premier League has officially confirmed that the fixture will be shown live on Sky Sports after being selected for Monday Night Football.
Supporters without a traditional Sky subscription can also stream Premier League football shown on Sky through NOW, with its Sports Membership providing access to the Sky Sports channels.
Match: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Competition: Premier League
Date: Monday, 31 August
Kick-off: 8pm BST
Venue: Villa Park
UK TV: Sky Sports
Live stream: NOW Sports Membership
The Premier League’s official broadcast schedule confirms the Monday night kick-off and Sky Sports coverage, while NOW provides online access to Sky Sports Premier League.
Arsenal head to Villa Park after perfect start
Arteta’s side will arrive at Villa Park looking to maintain their winning start.
Arsenal opened the league campaign with a convincing victory over Coventry, with ReadArsenal’s match report covering the 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.
Villa experienced a very different opening weekend, losing 4-0 away against Brighton.
The fixture also provides Arsenal with a 10-day gap between Premier League matches, potentially giving Bruno Guimaraes additional time to recover from the groin problem that kept him out against Coventry.
Mikel Arteta has already eased fears over a lengthy Guimaraes absence, although his availability for Villa Park is yet to be confirmed.
Arsenal supporters should therefore receive a clearer picture on team news as the game approaches, with Arteta’s pre-match press conference expected to provide the latest fitness updates.
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