Arsenal beat Villa 1-0; Saka scores

Arsenal sealed a 1-0 win at Villa Park to extend their flawless start in the Premier League, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal. The victory helped Mikel Arteta mark his 250th EPL game in charge, a milestone accompanied by a win rate above 60% in league matches. Villa, under Unai Emery, continued its rebuilding phase and faced a challenging test as Ezri Konsa made his Arsenal debut against his former club. The goal came from a well-worked move involving Riccardo Calafiori, and Saka struck from close range after a defensive lapse by Villa; Havertz also featured in the attack as Arsenal controlled much of the second half. Arsenal’s defense earned a second straight clean sheet across the sequence of matches, while Villa’s rebuilt side remained under pressure after opening losses. The result underscored Arsenal’s early title-contender form as they secured a two-game perfect start without conceding a goal.