Arsenal maintained their 100% record to start the 2022/23 campaign following wins over Crystal Palace, Leicester, Bournemouth and Fulham.
Both clubs have made a number of new signings and will line up with different players compared to last season, but the atmosphere and rivalry will always remain. Arsenal face a tough test away from home against the Bees, with Manchester United having already lost 4-0 against Thomas Frank's side. Manchester United have turned a corner under new manager Erik ten Hag after a dismal opening two games, with wins over Liverpool and Southampton showing there are signs of improvement at Old Trafford. Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will be hoping to put in a good performance against his old side, whilst William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes will look to keep Danny Ings, Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho quiet. Oleksandr Zinchenko missed out as a precaution after suffering a slight sprain in his knee, but Kieran Tierney was able to come in and perform well after recovering from injury. Mikel Arteta showed he has a plan B when things aren't working, with substitute Eddie Nketiah having a big impact off the bench and helping breakdown Fulham's defence.