August 31, 2026
Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions’ 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday.
Saka’s second-half strike at Villa Park wrapped up Arsenal’s second successive victory.
In a statement of intent to their title rivals, Mikel Arteta’s side have taken maximum points from their opening two games without conceding a goal.
