Mikel Arteta has made one change to the side that beat Wolves 2-0 on the opening day of the Premier League campaign.
Jurrien Timber comes in to make his first start for us since the opening day of last season, and his first ever appearance for us in an away game.
He replaces Alex Zinchenko, who drops to the bench, while the rest of the back four is unchanged. Ben White is at right back, while William Saliba and Gabriel are in the middle, in front of goalkeeper David Raya. All three were this week named in the PFA Team of the Year for last season.
Our other two representatives in that XI – Declan Rice and Martine Odegaard –start in midfield, along with Thomas Partey.
Bukayo Saka starts on the right, and is one away from his 100th Premier League win, and two away from his 50th goal in the competition.
Gabriel Martinelli is on the other flank with Kai Havertz up front again. Gabriel Jesus drops out of the squad completely with a slight groin strain.
As for the hosts, ex-Gunner Emi Martinez starts in goal as Unai Emery sticks with the same side that beat West Ham United 2-1 last weekend.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Rice, Partey, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz. Subs: Ramsdale, Zinchenko, Kiwior, Calafiori, Jorginho, Nelson, Nwaneri, Trossard, Nketiah.
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Pau, Konsa, Digne, Onana, Tielemans, McGinn, Bailey, Rogers, Watkins. Subs: Gauci, Carlos, Maatsen, Nedeljkovic, Barkley, Buendia, Jaden, Ramsey, Duran.
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