Gary Neville believes Arsenal's win over Aston Villa can be deemed a statement victory in the Premier League - as the Gunners showed steel and style.
Ollie Watkins will ask how he didn't score after a deflected shot came back off the bar but David Raya got back up to make a brilliant save.
Leandro Trossard scored with his first touch and Thomas Partey also scored as Arsenal claimed revenge for last season's losses to Aston Villa with 2-0 win.
The latest news, transfer talk and gossip from Arsenal...
The Sky Sports football writers analyse Saturday's action in the Premier League as Erling Haaland continues to defy logic and Leandro Trossard comes up big.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says his time working with Raheem Sterling when the pair were at Manchester City together was "exceptional".
Kai Havertz is a player in form and is the reason Arsenal may not bring in a new No 9 this summer, writes Sky Sports' Sam Blitz.
Speaking on the Essential Football podcast, Sky Sports digital football journalists, Peter Smith and Laura Hunter say Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa will provide them with a difficult test so early in the season.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | Brighton | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Tottenham | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | N Forest | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Mikel Merino's former team-mates and coaches explain why the midfielder would shine for Arsenal after they agreed a deal in principle to sign him from Real Sociedad.
Arsenal have improved year-on-year under Mikel Arteta - but their strength in depth in two key areas could leave them vulnerable to falling short again...
Golden Glove winner and European champion David Raya on his high-risk playing style and why Riccardo Calafiori would "put his head in a washing machine" for the cause.
How Riccardo Calafiori will add a new dimension to Arsenal's defence and what his arrival says about Mikel Arteta's squad-building priorities.
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