AdminArsenal face Aston Villa in their second Premier League match of the season, aiming to make it six points from six following their opening-day victory over Coventry City.
Villa, meanwhile, endured a far tougher start, suffering a heavy defeat after conceding four goals against Brighton.
Mikel Arteta will be fully aware that Villa remain a serious test despite the significant changes to their squad.
The hosts have lost several key players, including Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans and Ezri Konsa, with the latter potentially in line to make his debut against his former club.
Ollie Watkins is also expected to leave Villa and join Al Hilal, while Gabriel Martinelli has been linked with a move to the Saudi club.
Nicolas Jackson, however, is believed to have completed his move in time to feature against Arsenal, adding another attacking option to Unai Emery’s side.
Arsenal enter the fixture in confident mood and could receive another boost with Bruno Guimaraes returning to full fitness.
Jurrien Timber is also edging closer to a return, giving Arteta further options as the campaign gathers pace.
With Chelsea waiting for Arsenal next weekend, the pressure is already on the Gunners to maintain their perfect start and carry their early momentum into another demanding fixture.
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