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ARSENAL visit Aston Villa in what is already shaping up to be a huge clash in the Premier League.Both sides got off to winning starts last week as Arsenal look to mount another serious title challenge and Villa look to build on last season’s fourth-place finish.Jurrien Timber starts at the back, coming in for Oleksandr Zinchenko, while Gabriel Jesus is out of the squad entirely due to injury.Kick off time: 5.30pm BSTTV channel: Sky Sports Main / Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW / Sky GoAston Villa team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Onana, Tielemans, McGinn, Bailey, Rogers, WatkinsArsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, HavertzFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Today’s full-timesBrighton 2 Manchester United 1Crystal Palace 0 West Ham United 2Fulham 2 Leicester City 1Manchester City 4 Ipswich Town 1Southampton 0 Nottingham Forest 1Tottenham Hotspur 4 Everton 0Copy linkCopiedHow you can watchThe game is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.You can also stream the coverage on Now TV and Sky Go.It kicks off at 5:30pm, and you won’t want to miss it.Copy linkCopiedWho’s officiating?Referee: Michael Oliver.Assistants: Stuart Burt and Dan Cook.Fourth official: Darren England.VAR: Peter Bankes.Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart.Copy linkCopiedLast 10 Prem meetingsApr 14, 2024: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)Dec 09, 2023: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)Feb 18, 2023: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (Premier League)Aug 31, 2022: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa (Premier League)Mar 19, 2022: Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)Oct 22, 2021: Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa (Premier League)Feb 06, 2021: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)Nov 08, 2020: Arsenal 0-3 Aston Villa (Premier League)Jul 21, 2020: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)Sep 22, 2019: Arsenal 3-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)Copy linkCopiedMeanwhile…Emi Martinez has signed a contract extension with Villa.He joined the club from Arsenal and has continued to excel between the sticks.Unai Emery revealed: “We are very happy because Emiliano Martínez is very important. He’s involved completely in this project.“When I arrived here, I knew him before because we were working in Arsenal together. I knew his mentality and even now it’s stronger than before because he’s achieving individual objectives with his national team and here with Aston Villa.“His extension is fantastic for us and very good for every supporter of Aston Villa, we can be proud of him.”Copy linkCopiedAnd here’s the Villa XICopy linkCopiedTeam newsHere’s the team facing Villa.Timber starts instead of Zinchenko.Copy linkCopiedWhat the bookies sayHere are the latest odds from BetMGM.Match Result:Aston Villa – 19/5Draw – 14/5Arsenal – 7/10Copy linkCopiedEmery’s thoughtsWe are excited, we are motivated, but we have to show again our capacity.“If we are able to repeat with the different players, with the different ways, one year more here how we can compete, how we can face teams like Arsenal.“The challenge is motivating for us and our supporters to face them.”Copy linkCopiedArteta on Villa challengeMikel Arteta on facing Aston Villa this evening after Unai Emery’s side did the double over the Gunners last season.He said: “They scored and we didn’t, it’s very simple. In two games, even though we had an enormous amount of chances to do that, and that was one of the big differences, one of the details we have analysed. We have to do better tomorrow. “They are a really good side, really well coached. They dominate every aspect of the game. “When you give them space to run they are phenomenal and when they have to find space they are able to do that. “Set pieces as well. That’s why they did what they did last season.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJesus out for GunnersGabriel Jesus has not travelled with the Arsenal squad to Villa Park due to a groin issue.Kai Havertz will likely lead the line once again after picking up a goal in the 2-0 win over Wolves on opening weekend.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGood evening and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Aston Villa vs Arsenal!The Gunners head to Villa Park after a comfortable 2-0 win over Wolves on opening weekend.Villa also got off to a winning start, beating West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium, thanks to a late Jhon Duran winner.Arsenal are looking to mount another serious title challenge this season and put an end to Manchester City’s dominance. While Unai Emery’s men will be hoping the distraction of Champions League football won’t hinder their great progress last term.Credit: EPACopy linkCopied More

MANCHESTER UNITED have lost 2-1 to Brighton courtesy of a last-gasp header from Joao Pedro!Alejandro Garnacho thought he had earned the win for United before it was ruled out in a freak offside incident.But it is the Seagulls striker who has taken the headlines as the hosts make it two wins from two.RESULT: Brighton 2-1 Man UtdTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: Discovery+Brighton XI: Steele; Veltman, Paul van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood; Milner, Gilmour; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; WelbeckMan Utd XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Mount, Rashford; FernandesFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from AMEX with our live blog below…That’s all from the AmexIt’s been a triumphant afternoon for Brighton and Hove Albion – but already those questions are being asked again of Manchester United.The glory of last Friday’s late victory over Fulham seems a long time ago now as the Red Devils’ same old frailties in defence were exposed.And the problem with losing the early game of the weekend is that you then have to watch on as your rivals play and possibly take advantage.Still, you can follow coverage of all the 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League with SunSport, but from us here on the south coast it’s thank you and goodbye.Copy linkCopiedDanny does for United againDanny Welbeck got the ball rolling for Brighton this afternoon, turning in Kaoru Mitoma’s cross for the 100th goal of his club career.Twenty-nine of those were scored for Manchester United, but they seem a long time ago now with the striker having left Old Trafford a decade ago.And now Welbeck has five Premier League goals against the Red Devils, only netting more in his career against West Ham (6).The 33-year-old has scored more goals against United than any of their former players in the competition.Copy linkCopiedUnited’s 90th-minute nightmaresSince 2022-23, Manchester United have lost more Premier League games thanks to goals scored in the 90th minute and beyond than any other club (6).They had only lost two such games in the first 30 seasons of the Premier League. Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the AmexSince the start of 2017-18 – Brighton’s first Premier League campaign – only Manchester City (8) have picked up more top-flight victories against Manchester United than the Seagulls (7).Copy linkCopiedFull time – Brighton 2-1 Man UtdThe final whistle goes and Brighton are two wins from two under their young manager Fabian Hurzeler.But for Manchester United, it’s a sense of déjà vu.Beaten by Brighton again, and once more wondering what steps to take with this unbalanced and underachieving squad.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 2-1 Man Utd90+7. Forget the heavy rain, these Brighton fans are walking on sunshine.They’re just seconds away from beating Manchester United AGAIN.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 2-1 Man Utd90+5. Joao Pedro has won it for Brighton deep in stoppage time!The Seagulls sensed victory at the death and swooped as Manchester United’s defence went missing.With their backs to the wall, the visitors fail to clear their lines from a corner and that presents the ball to Simon Adingra on the left of the penalty area.The substitute teases two opponents before stepping up a cross to the far post where Joao Pedro has been left all alone.One free header late and the roof comes off the Amex.Matthijs de Ligt and Scott McTominay look desperately at each other. Erik ten Hag looks desperately at his iPad. The Manchester United fans look desperately for the exit.Copy linkCopiedWinner!Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd90+2. Brighton are going for it here. Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd90. The board goes up for seven minutes of stoppage time.That’s more than enough time to win it.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd89. A late flurry of changes.Brighton’s new £40m man Georginio Rutter is on as well as Yasin Ayari and Simon Adingra; they replace Minteh, Mitoma and Gilmour.Antony is into the action too with the Manchester United man taking over from Amad.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd87. Van Hecke cracks Martinez with a challenge on the knee, and unsurprisingly provokes an angry reaction from the Argentine.Casemiro is quickly in to play peacemaker as a yellow card is directed in the direction of the Dutchman.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd85. Both sides are pushing for a winner with five minutes remaining.There’s never been a Premier League draw between these two clubs, and they don’t want to start today.Garnacho tries his luck from distance with a shot that soars over.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd83. Dunk threatens from a corner that was won after Onana had hit Minteh with a thumping but fair challenge.The Brighton captain gets up with a header that flashes across goal and wide.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd81. Amad could have been in on goal again, but mistimes his break horribly and is a good three yards offside.In the words of Barry Davies, it didn’t need to be that way.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd79. Two more changes for Manchester United.Scott McTominay swiftly marks his arrival with a Cruyff turn, and he’s joined on the pitch by Matthijs de Ligt.Manchester United captains past and present make way as Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes are removed.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd77. No bookings for the first 75 minutes but then two in two minutes.This time it’s Kobbie Mainoo, whose name is noted down by Craig Pawson after the midfielder pulled back Kaoru Mitoma.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd75. The first yellow card of the game is shown the way of Amad.The Manchester United goalscorer is cautioned for a clumsy challenge on Danny Welbeck.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd73. James Milner has run his race like the old warhorse he is.Carlos Baleba takes over midfield duties.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd71. Alejandro Garnacho rolls into the empty net and Manchester United lead at the Amex Stadium!Or do they?!The VAR officials are looking at this one in detail amid protests from the Brighton defenders.Their initial complaints, however, should be focused on their shape that left them facing a 4-on-3 attack from a routine clearance.On the right, Bruno Fernandes takes advantage by timing his run expertly and playing a low delivery across goal.Joshua Zirkzee misses it, but following up is Garnacho to tap home.However. HOWEVER. The Argentine’s shot is directed back towards where Zirkzee is sliding, and connects with the striker’s knee just before it crosses the line.And it is offside!It’s unusual. It’s freakish. It’s quite funny. But it is offside.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd68. Superb covering from Veltman denies Dalot from sneaking through on goal.It had been a superb run from the back by the Portuguese full-back too.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd66. It’s Marcus Rashford that makes way.The forward is replaced by Alejandro Garnacho with just over a quarter of the game remaining.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd64. Erik ten Hag looked as though he was about to make a substitution before that goal – and it looks as though he’s going to continue with the change despite the update in score.Alejandro Garnacho is being prepared.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd62. Manchester United tails are up now, and they’re off and running down the right again with Amad.This time, however, Gilmour tracks the winger brilliantly and wins the ball back in style.That will be another £5m, Napoli.Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-1 Man Utd60. Against the run of play, Manchester United are level!Amad wheels away to celebrate in front of the travelling fans, but much of this goal is down to the defensive misfortune of Jan Paul van Hecke.First, the Dutchman plays the winger onside after the rest of the Brighton back four had stepped up, and then, in his determination to get back and atone, he diverts Amad’s shot past Jason Steele.The video officials do take a look at the through ball from Noussair Mazraoui to the goalscorer, but quickly ascertain that the Ivorian is onside.All square at the Amex!Copy linkCopied More

TOTTENHAM host Everton in their first home game of the new Premier League season this afternoon.Spurs kicked off the new season with a 1-1 draw away at Leicester while 10-man Everton were beaten 3-0 at home to Brighton.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

SOUTHAMPTON welcome Nottingham Forest this afternoon for a huge Premier League clash.The Saints are seeking their first points since their return to the top flight after a 1-0 defeat away at Newcastle on opening weekend.Forest got up and running after claiming a point at home to Bournemouth last weekend.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

MANCHESTER CITY host newly-promoted Ipswich this afternoon at the Etihad Stadium.Pep Guardiola’s side kicked off the season in style, winning 2-0 away at Chelsea as the Cityzens seek an unprecedented fifth straight Premier League title.While Ipswich are looking to claim their first points in the top flight since 2002.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

WEST HAM make the short trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace this afternoon.Both sides are still looking for their first points of the new Premier League season after the Eagles were beaten 2-1 by Brentford and the Irons lost 2-1 at home to Aston Villa on opening weekend.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More