Aston Villa vs Arsenal: How to watch, TV channel, live stream, NOW TV, team news and score prediction
Sky customers can watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal on Sky Sports from 6.30pm or via the Sky Sports app; non-Sky customers can stream the game with a NOW Day or Month pass; kick-off at Villa Park is 8pm on Monday August 31
Monday 31 August 2026 07:57, UK
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park in a huge Monday Night Football Premier League clash on August 31, live on Sky Sports.
Aston Villa made a terrible start to the new season, losing 4-0 to Brighton to sit bottom of the early Premier League table after week one.
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Arsenal meanwhile began the defence of their title with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry City.
Last season's two fixtures between the sides saw Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2-1 at Villa Park before the Gunners won the reverse fixture 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
When is Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Aston Villa vs Arsenal in the Premier League takes place on Monday August 31 at Villa Park. Kick-off is 8pm UK and Ireland time.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League from 6.30pm
App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app
Stream: Non Sky Customers can stream the game with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Online: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the game through our dedicated match blog
Highlights: Watch free Premier League highlights shortly after full-time
How to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the 'Watch' section at 6.30pm
- Tap on the Sky Sports Premier League channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you'll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
What is NOW TV?
NOW is an instant streaming service offering access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, every Sky Sports+ stream, and much more.
It's an app, so customers can sign up and stream instantly across over 60 devices. It offers contract-free membership options, so customers can cancel anytime!
You can choose between a Month or Day Memberships. See the latest NOW TV membership prices.
More information about NOW can be found here.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal odds and score prediction
Sky Sports' Lewis Jones...
Christos Tzolis looks like fun.
The new signing from Club Brugge hit the ground running, producing a direct, fearless performance on his Premier League debut in the win over Coventry. He was constantly looking to attack his man, drive into dangerous areas and get shots away.
He finished with four shots and eight touches in the opposition box - more than any Arsenal player on both counts.
And at 15/8 with Sky Bet to score in a game Arsenal are taken to win, he rates as a player to consider.
Also, Matty Cash is 11/4 to be booked with Sky Bet. That's a great bet. Why? Because he looks likely to have the job of dealing with Tzolis.
And that could be an uncomfortable mission for a player who was carded 12 times last season.
The Greek winger brings an excellent card-drawing record from his time at Club Brugge, drawing a card every 206 minutes. That's a very healthy strike-rate.
SCORE PREDICTION: 1-2
Aston Villa vs Arsenal team news
Unai Emery hopes to have new signing Leon Goretzka available to make his Aston Villa debut after his signing from Bayern Munich.
Joao Gomes is suspended after his red card against Brighton, while Tammy Abraham and Brian Madjo are unavailable.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Ezri Konsa is available to make his Arsenal debut against his former side, while fellow summer signing Bruno Guimaraes could also feature after missing the win over Coventry.
Jurrien Timber is still stepping up his recovery from a groin problem while William Saliba is a long-term absentee.
