3 Talking Points From Arsenal's 2-1 Victory Over Aston Villa

3 talking points as Arsenal maintain 100% start with win over Aston Villa

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates their side's win with their players during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) /

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2. More injuries??

The win over Aston Villa appears to have come at a cost for Arsenal. Without Oleksandr Zinchenko, Thomas Partey, and Mohamed Elneny, the Gunners captain was withdrawn with nine minutes remaining on Wednesday night.

The Norwegian did not look comfortable, and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said post-game via express.co.uk.com that the 23-year-old was in pain and would be assessed ahead of the weekend’s game.

Arteta on Odegaard’s injury: "He got a bad kick, and he was struggling. It was very recent so we’ll have to see over the next few hours how he recovers" #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/xH433r1PwB
— Gunners (@Goonerplanet) August 31, 2022

The other injury concern is goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale who looked like he felt his hamstring. Although he managed to finish the game and take several goal kicks, Arteta says it is another one they will have to assess.

After starting the season in blistering fashion, there is a real possibility that Arsenal could be without four first-team players for the trip to Old Trafford. Yikes.

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