Aston Villa host Arsenal at 20:00 BST with a home crowd ready for a response. Villa have two wins from their last eight outings; Arsenal have scored 14 goals across their last six.
Why this one matters
Villa Park gives the hosts a chance to make a fresh start after a difficult spell. Arsenal arrive with more recent wins and goals behind them, but this is a proper Premier League away day rather than a form-table exercise.
The recent picture
- Villa's last eight outings have brought two wins and six defeats. They have scored 14 goals and conceded 17.
- Arsenal have three wins, one draw and two defeats from their last six, scoring 14 and conceding eight.
Villa's home test
Villa have not lacked goals in their recent run, but the results have not followed often enough. Arsenal's numbers point to a more settled spell, particularly at the defensive end. The key question is whether Villa can turn the noise at Villa Park into the control they have been missing.
Kick-off
Aston Villa v Arsenal
Sunday 31 August, 20:00 BST
Villa Park, Premier League
What to watch
There is no need to overcomplicate it: Villa need an energetic home performance, while Arsenal will want to carry their recent scoring return into another demanding fixture. Follow the match in our live centre from kick-off.