Aston Villa v Arsenal

29'

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MISS! Played through by Barkley at the end of a bright passing move from the hosts, Maatsen slides his low shot well wide of the right-hand post. Taken on his weaker right foot, it never looked a convincing attempt.

Havertz frees Saka on the right side of the area, but the latter's loose touch sees the ball smothered behind for another corner-kick. Saka steps up to take it, and Rice glances a header towards the top-right corner. Though Suzuki is well placed to palm it over the top, play had already been halted for a foul by Gabriel.

Arsenal were the Premier League’s best travellers last season, winning 11 of 19 games on the road - but one of three defeats did occur at Villa Park. Midway through this first half, they've yet to assert any dominance.

Play is momentarily paused as Calafiori hits the deck, having been caught by a stray boot from McGinn. Fortunately, no harm is done, and the Gunners' flying full-back is able to carry on.

Following Villa's first corner-kick, Hemmings has a slight opening on the left side of the area, but Lewis-Skelly is alert to the danger and shepherds the ball back to his waiting goalkeeper, Raya.