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Premier League · Matchweek 2

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal

Aston Villa9th in the Premier League on 11 points01Arsenal2nd in the Premier League on 21 points

Full time · 31 August 2026 Villa Park, Birmingham

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Aston VillaArsenal
39%Ball Possession61%
7Total Shots7
0Shots on target2
0.33Expected goals1.04
2Corner Kicks4
17Fouls6
3Yellow Cards1

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