3 talking points ahead of Aston Villa vs Arsenal
- Arsenal travel to Villa Park for their first away game of the new season
- Gunners will be looking to avenge recent results
- A positive run needs to be started
3. Very tough place to go
Villa Park is far from an easy away day for visiting teams. Its tenants won 15 consecutive league games at the ground between March and December 2023, turning it into somewhat of a fortress.
Despite this brilliant run, Villa suffered a dip in home form during the second half of last season, failing to win six of the nine home games they played following the winter break. Unai Emery's side will be keen to get back on track at Villa Park this season, starting against Arsenal.
The Gunners know they will face a tough test at Villa Park but will be up for the challenge as they look to come away from Birmingham with three points.