Aston Villa remains pointless and without a goal and will be anxious to try and boost its squad ahead of the transfer window closing on Tuesday.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Champion Arsenal made it two wins out of two as Bukayo Saka’s second-half goal earned a workmanlike 1-0 victory at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday. Saka bundled in from close range in the 59th minute to reward a patient Arsenal, which dominated without ever overwhelming a resolute Villa side. Villa, whose Europa League-winning side has disintegrated after a summer exodus, came closest in the first half when Emi Buendia struck a shot against the crossbar.
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