Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Premier League champions Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win against Aston Villa at Villa Park. The England winger struck after 59 minutes, sliding in at the back post to convert Riccardo Calafioris low cross after a slick Arsenal move involving substitute Eberechi Eze.Villa had defended impressively until that point and came closest to scoring during the first half when Emiliano Buendia crashed a superb long-range effort against the crossbar.But Unai Emerys side failed to register a shot on target for the second successive Premier League game and were unable to find a response after falling behind.Arsenal thought they had been awarded a penalty five minutes before Sakas goal when Ian Maatsen brought the winger down, but a VAR review showed the initial contact had taken place outside the area.Martin Odegaard curled the resulting free-kick narrowly wide before Saka finally broke Villas resistance moments later.Mikel Artetas side then professionally managed the closing stages, with summer signing Bruno Guimaraes making his league debut for the club from the bench.Villa pushed forward late on but could not seriously test David Raya, while a stoppage-time VAR check rejected Arsenal appeals for a penalty after Maatsen challenged Guimaraes.The result gives Arsenal another three points after their impressive opening-day win over Coventry, while Villa remain without a point or a goal following their 4-0 defeat at Brighton. Topics Arsenal F.C. Aston Villa F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Aston Villa v Arsenal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 31st August, 2026 Aston Villa vs Arsenal live: Confirmed teams in Premier League Mitch Fretton 31st August, 2026 Ollie Watkins: Striker leaves Aston Villa for �51m move to Al-Hilal Tom Rostance 30th August, 2026 Aston Villa v Arsenal: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 30th August, 2026 Aston Villa complete �65m signing of Nicolas Jackson Mitch Fretton 28th August, 2026 Villa agree �47m deal for PSG winger Mbaye Nicholas McGee 28th August, 2026
