Aston Villa vs Arsenal (Premier League) was played on 31 August 2026 and finished 0–1.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 6.50 | 4.60 | 1.56 |
| Market average | 6.18 | 4.40 | 1.52 |
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: league table and recent form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 | Everton | 10 | 4-4-2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 7 | Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 | Tottenham | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 | Leeds | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 12 | Hull City | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry | 10 | 3-0-7 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal: our analysis
Aston Villa’s campaign continued to flounder at Villa Park as they were edged out 1‑0 by league leaders Arsenal, leaving them rooted to 19th place with a solitary point from four games. The Gunners, now on twelve points after four straight victories, extended their perfect run and widened their goal difference to +7, having scored eight while conceding just once. The win also marked Arsenal’s first head‑to‑head triumph of the season, reversing the earlier draw and reinforcing their dominance over Villa. With Villa still winless in ten league matches and Arsenal perched comfortably at the summit, the gap between the two sides has never been wider.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: side-by-side comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal: your questions answered
How did Aston Villa vs Arsenal end?
Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1–0.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 31 August 2026 at 20:00, venue Villa Park. Referee: J. Gillett.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Aston Villa: 10th (12 points), Arsenal: 1st (24 points).
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