Arsenal travel to Aston Villa on Sunday evening in what is being billed as one of the standout fixtures of the Premier League's second matchweek. Mikel Arteta's side arrive as reigning champions in confident form after a comfortable 3-0 opening win over Coventry City, while Villa are grappling with major squad upheaval following a fourth-place finish and cup success last season, having been thrashed 4-0 at Brighton in their opener.

Arsenal hold a strong record at Villa Park, with 15 Premier League wins there, more than at any other away ground, and manager Unai Emery faces pressure to stabilise his rebuilt Villa squad quickly. However, Villa have won four of their last seven home meetings with Arsenal and have beaten the reigning champions in each of their last three home games against a title holder, adding uncertainty to the outcome. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, with the match also marking Arteta's 250th Premier League game in charge.