Villa on Monday Aiming to Extend Their Perfect Start to the Premier League Season Against a Depleted Villa Side That Has Been Torn Apart

Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut at Villa Park, where the England international is likely to receive a frosty reception. Villa have lost Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117 million, Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain, with Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez also expected to leave before the transfer window closes. Villa were 4-0 down to Brighton inside 31 minutes last weekend, while Arsenal have beaten Manchester City and Coventry 3-0 to win the Community Shield and start their title defence perfectly.

Villa captain John McGinn told the Stick to Football podcast: "I'm still positive about the season but we need to make sure we keep hold of the manager. If we lose him, it's a different story. Tottenham host Newcastle on Saturday after a 3-0 defeat at Brentford, with Savio and Omar Marmoush joining from Manchester City for combined fees that could reach nearly £150 million.

Savio's £75 million price tag has raised eyebrows after he failed to make the grade in two years at City, but manager Roberto De Zerbi is confident the Brazilian can help transform Spurs' fortunes after two 17th-placed finishes. "I think his biggest step and biggest improvement is to increase the number of goals because as qualities, I think he is one of the best wingers, but the best wingers score many goals, said De Zerbi after Savio scored on his debut against Charlton in the League Cup on Wednesday. "Last season we suffered too much because also the number of goals were not enough to compete for nothing more than that (17th) position.

New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home bow at Anfield against Nottingham Forest after a 99th-minute penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai salvaged a 2-2 draw at Newcastle in his first game in charge. Forest have won at Anfield in each of the past two seasons. "I think it's going to be emotional and I think it has to be like this.

It is a special place, said the Spaniard. I've had to fight a lot to arrive to this place and I hope everything goes well and I can enjoy also the game. Manchester United host Ipswich on Sunday after an opening weekend shocker at Hull.

Friday: Crystal Palace v Manchester City (1900).

Saturday: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (1130), Coventry v Hull, Bournemouth v Everton (both 1400), Tottenham v Newcastle (1630). Sunday: Leeds v Brentford, Sunderland v Fulham, Chelsea v Brighton (all 1300), Manchester United v Ipswich (1530).

Monday: Aston Villa v Arsenal (1900).

All times GMT.