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Arsenal FC vs. Aston Villa
After Matchday 4, Arsenal are still the only team in the Premier League to have won all their games this season. Neither Manchester City, Liverpool FC or Chelsea are top of the table. It is Arsenal Football Club that stands at the top of the world’s best division. With twelve points from four games, coach Mikel Arteta’s team got the most out of their start to the season. Most recently, the Gunners beat promoted Fulham 2-1 in the London derby, and Arsenal will be looking for another win at home against Aston Villa to keep them at the top of the table.
For Aston Villa, on the other hand, the new season has been suboptimal so far. Coach Steven Gerrard’s team has only been able to celebrate one victory so far. Last weekend, the Villans lost 1-0 at home to West Ham United in Birmingham. This defeat was the second game in a row that the team from the East Midlands lost. The third defeat in a row must be avoided in London. Read our Arsenal – Aston Villa betting tips to find out whether Villa will win at the Emirates.
Arsenal – Fulham Info:
– Date & Time: 31.08.2022, 20:30 hrs.
– Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
– Competition: Matchday 5, Premier League
– TV coverage: Sky
Arsenal Form & Balance Check
Arsenal are the team of the moment in England. The Gunners have started the new season with four wins from four games, better than Liverpool and Manchester City. Of course, the Londoners are still a top team, but after the Gunners failed to finish among the top four teams for the sixth season in a row, they are finally aiming to qualify for the Champions League again this season. The start of the pre-season shows that the current record is no comparison to last year. After the 3rd matchday of the 21/22 season, Arsenal were bottom of the table with zero points. The development under Arteta is simply remarkable.
Offense outperforms defence
After four games, Arsenal have an outstanding goal-scoring record of 11-3, meaning the Gunners are averaging just under twice a game. Only Liverpool and Manchester City have scored more times than the league leaders. With only three goals conceded, Mikel Arteta’s team has conceded the fewest after Brighton. Arsenal have already won two of their four games to nil. In addition, captain Ödegaard has already scored three goals and is driving the attack all the more. Newcomer Jesus has already scored twice, but has already set up three goals.
Arsenal facts & analysis
– Arsenal are 1st in the table with 12 points.
– The Gunners have won all 4 games so far this season.
– Only Arsenal have won all their games so far.
Aston Villa Form & Balance Check
Aston Villa were unable to carry the momentum they had at the end of pre-season into the new season. This disappointing conclusion must be drawn after four games. The Villans have only won one game so far and lost the other three. It is particularly disappointing that the Birmingham team has only scored three goals. The Villans have failed to score in two of their four games so far. Only in the 2-1 home win over Everton did Aston Villa manage to score more than once. In their last game, Villa lost 1-0 to West Ham United, who had previously picked up zero points.
Fatal away so far
Although an away record consisting of two games this season is hardly meaningful, the Villans’ record away from home so far does not read well at all. Aston Villa have lost both games away from home and have a goal difference of 1:5, which is currently the second worst in the Premier League – only promoted Bournemouth are worse. Most recently, the Villans lost 3-1 at Crystal Palace. Before that, Villa lost 0:2 at Bournemouth. With that statistic, confidence is probably not too high ahead of the clash with Arsenal.
Aston Villa facts & analysis
– Aston Villa are 15th in the table with 3 points.
– The Villans lost 2 games in a row (1:3 & 0:1).
– Villa have not picked up any points away from home so far.
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 August 2022
Mikel Arteta’s 4-2-3-1 system is proving the Spaniard right so far. Whether it’s through the wings, the centre or from a set piece, the Gunners are finding a way to get the ball into the net. Against Fulham, Gabriel scored from a corner to win 2-1. Arsenal are incredibly effective and can score at any point in the game.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, have had a hard time scoring so far. Once again, Steven Gerrard’s team failed to score in their latest defeat. The Villans are playing a 4-3-3 wing-back system with Coutinho as a suspended front man. So far, however, Aston Villa have struggled to implement their coach’s ideas.
Arsenal – Aston Villa direct comparison & Statistics
In 182 duels against Aston Villa, Arsenal have already won 79 times. Aston Villa, on the other hand, have only won 64 times in this pairing. In addition, 39 times this appointment did not find a winner. The last time this match was played, the result was 1-0 in Arsenal’s favour.
– Arsenal won the last home match against Aston Villa with 3:1.
– Arsenal won two games against the Villans in a row.
– Aston Villa last won in London two years ago.
– Only one team has scored in each of the last five clashes.
