Today's game between Aston Villa and Arsenal will kick off at 3:00 PM.
US viewers can watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal live on USA Network, with Spanish-language coverage available on UNIVERSO. Cord-cutters can live stream the match through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, or Sling TV.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- U. Emery
- M. Arteta
Injuries and Suspensions
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham in Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The reigning champions arrive in the West Midlands looking to build on an opening-day win, while Villa are already searching for their first points of the campaign.
Arsenal secured the title last season for the first time in 22 years, and the mood around the club remains confident. Kai Havertz has spoken publicly about the squad's ambition to compete for every trophy available this season, setting the tone for what Mikel Arteta's side expects of itself.
Villa's summer has been turbulent. Emiliano Martinez has departed for Chelsea, leaving a void in goal, and the club missed out on Rafael Leao, who chose Galatasaray over a move to Birmingham. Unai Emery's side were beaten 4-0 by Brighton on the opening weekend and arrive into this fixture under immediate pressure.
Arsenal, by contrast, opened with a 3-0 win over Coventry City and claimed the Community Shield with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City. They carry genuine momentum into this Bank Holiday fixture.
The transfer window adds further intrigue. Julian Alvarez remains a live target for Arsenal, with Atletico Madrid reportedly pressing for a decision, though any deal would come after this match.
For US viewers looking to catch the action, TV channel and live stream details are listed below. For fans who are interested in watching the English premier matches and like to bet on soccer games, you can use the bet365 promo code for the PL clash.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal in English?
English language coverage of this game is on the USA Network.
Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal in Spanish?
Spanish language coverage of this game is on Universo.
Form
Aston Villa arrive in poor form, having lost four of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing was a 4-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton, and they also fell 2-1 to both Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup and Borussia Moenchengladbach in a friendly. Their only win in that run came against BG Pathum United. Villa have scored just three goals across those five matches while conceding ten.
Arsenal's recent record stands in sharp contrast, with four wins from their last five. The Gunners beat Coventry City 3-0 on the opening Premier League weekend and claimed the Community Shield with a 3-0 win over Manchester City. They also won 2-3 away at Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season fixture. Their only defeat in that period came against Real Betis. Arsenal have scored ten goals across those five matches and conceded four.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these sides ended in a 4-1 win for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on December 30, 2025. Before that, Aston Villa claimed a 2-1 home victory over Arsenal at Villa Park on December 6, 2025. Across the last five Premier League meetings, Arsenal hold the upper hand with three wins to Villa's two, with both sides having shared a 2-2 draw at the Emirates in January 2025.
Standings
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.