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Bukayo Saka's goal just before the hour mark was enough for champions Arsenal to maintain their perfect start with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.

The Tigers are having a grand old time on their return to the Premier League. Nine down, one to go. Here's what happened in the other Premier League games over the bank holiday weekend. Will Arsenal join Man City, Chelsea and Hull in winning both of their games?

Thanks for joining us at Al Jazeera Sport.‌ Champions Arsenal made ⁠it ⁠two wins out of two as Bukayo Saka’s second-half ⁠goal earned them a workmanlike 1-0 victory at Aston ⁠Villa in the Premier League.

Aston Villa picked up their first Premier League point of the season, but were left to rue missed chances in their 0-0 draw against Hull City.

Arsenal's three points came from a physical game without much room to operate for either team, and the pace slowed to a crawl once Arsenal found its opener.

Premier League champions Arsenal visit Aston Villa at Villa Park on Monday evening. Read the preview, team news, and key milestones ahead of the clash

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