Aston Villa desperately need points on Monday, Aug 31 at 9:00 PM in the Premier League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Aston Villa come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Aston Villa head into this on the back of a defeat, while Arsenal arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Aston Villa face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Arsenal have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Aston Villa won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Arsenal's quality should tell even on the road. Aston Villa will push, but the visitors have too much class. Arsenal to win.