“I have warned my players to be very careful with Him because He is the only Arsenal player that will be a threat to us tomorrow,any contact with Him in the box is a penalty” , Unai Emery, Aston Villa manager, explains the one Arsenal player that his team should keep an eye on tomorrow.
“I have warned my players to be very careful with Him because He is the only Arsenal player that will be a threat to us tomorrow,any contact with Him in the box is a penalty” , Unai Emery, Aston Villa manager, explains the one Arsenal player that his team should keep an eye on tomorrow.
Arsenal is gearing up for a high-stakes match at Villa Park in Saturday’s prime-time kick-off, as they seek to overcome former manager Unai Emery and his Aston Villa side. The Gunners had a challenging encounter at Villa Park in the last campaign, but this time, they are determined to turn the tables.
Arsenal started the new Premier League season on a strong note, securing a victory against Gary O’Neil’s Wolves last weekend. It was a solid team performance at the Emirates, with Kai Havertz scoring Arsenal’s opening goal, followed by a stunning strike from Bukayo Saka just as Wolves were beginning to find their rhythm.
As the Gunners prepare for this crucial away fixture, Bukayo Saka is expected to be a key player once again. Villa Park has been a tough venue for Arsenal in recent years, but with Saka in fine form, there is hope that the team can secure a positive result. Mikel Arteta is focused on getting his squad ready for the challenge, and former Arsenal player Ray Parlour is optimistic about their chances. Parlour has predicted a 2-1 victory for Arsenal, with Saka finding the back of the net.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Parlour reflected on Arsenal’s performance against Wolves, noting that while they won 2-0, the team didn’t play at their best. He observed that the match had a somewhat stop-start rhythm, particularly in the first 20 to 25 minutes, where Arsenal lacked their usual fluidity. Despite this, Parlour believes that Arsenal has enough quality to edge out Aston Villa, predicting a 2-1 scoreline with Saka continuing his impressive form.
Bukayo Saka’s contributions will be crucial as Arsenal heads to Villa Park. In the match against Wolves, Saka delivered a superb cross that led to Kai Havertz’s opener and then scored himself after receiving an assist from Havertz in the second half. Saka’s influence on the game was undeniable, and he is being tipped for greatness this season, with the hope that he can once again lead Arsenal to victory.
Arsenal’s encounters with Aston Villa last season ended in disappointment, with the Gunners losing both home and away. A 1-0 defeat at Villa Park, thanks to a John McGinn goal, and a late collapse at the Emirates Stadium where Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins secured a win for Villa, were significant setbacks in Arsenal’s Premier League campaign.
As Arsenal prepares to face Villa once more, fans and pundits alike are hoping that Ray Parlour’s prediction will come true and that the Gunners will leave Villa Park with all three points.